The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21101·Announced 2021-03-24

Beal Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Climber Injury

Beal Sas is recalling about 1,400 Birdie Belay Devices because the hand lever can detach, preventing users from lowering climbers. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the device can fail to lower a climber, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which caps the score at 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Beal Sas is recalling approximately 1,400 Birdie Belay Devices due to a risk of injury to rock climbers. The recall involves units laser-marked with the batch year "/19" on the side. The devices were sold in orange, blue, or green handle colors.

The hazard exists because the hand lever can become detached from the device, making it impossible for the user to lower the climber. The manufacturer has received three reports of this malfunction occurring, but no injuries have been reported.

The devices were sold at REI stores nationwide, online at rei.com, moosejaw.com, and backcountry.com, and at outdoor equipment stores and indoor rock climbing gyms from July 2019 through February 2021 for about $75. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Liberty Mountain for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Beal Birdie Belay Devices
Manufacturer
Beal Sas, of France
Category
Consumer Product — Climbing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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