Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2021-03-24 · 21101
Hazards
The device user can be unable to lower the climber, posing a risk of injury to the climber.
Recall
Number
21101
Date
2021-03-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Beal Birdie Belay Devices
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Beal Sas, of France
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Liberty Mountain, of Sandy, Utah
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
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.