CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The device user can be unable to lower the climber, posing a risk of injury to the climber.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 24, 2021

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

Liberty Mountain collect at 801-307-9308 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at returns@libertymountain.com, or online at libertymountain.com and click on Recalls for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
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.
Injuries
The firm has received three reports of the user being unable to lower the climber because the hand lever became detached from the device. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Beal Sas, of France
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
21101

Product Information

Product Name
Beal Birdie Belay Devices
Number of Units
About 1,400
Manufacturer Name
Beal Sas, of France
Imported By
Liberty Mountain, of Sandy, Utah
Manufactured In
Taiwan

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 801-307-9308
Full Contact Information

Liberty Mountain collect at 801-307-9308 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at returns@libertymountain.com, or online at libertymountain.com and click on Recalls for more information.