# Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas
> **CPSC recall** · 2021-03-24 · 21101 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 21101
- **Date:** 2021-03-24
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Beal Birdie Belay Devices

## Hazards

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

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Birdie-Belay-Devices-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-Made-by-Beal-Sas)
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