Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas

Recall date

March 24, 2021

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

21101

Brand / firm

Beal Sas, of France

Sold / distributed

REI stores nationwide, online at www.rei.com, www.moosejaw.com, and www.backcountry.com, and at outdoor equipment stores and indoor rock climbing gyms nationwide from July 2019 through February 2021 for about $75.

Why it was recalled

The device user can be unable to lower the climber, posing a risk of injury to the climber.

What was recalled

The Beal Birdie Belay Device is used by rock climbers. Belay devices are used with climbing ropes to protect the climber while climbing, to arrest a fall or while being lowered on the rope. The Beal Birdie Belay Device was sold in three colors: Orange handle, Blue handle or Green handle. This recall involves all units laser-marked with batch year "/19" on the side of the unit. Only units marked with "/19" are being recalled.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Beal Birdie Belay Devices and contact Liberty Mountain for a free replacement.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.