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Product Recall
Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas
Recalled Beal Sas Birdie Belay Device
Beal Birdie Belay Devices
Recall Date: March 24th, 2021
Units: About 1,400
Hazards: The device user can be unable to lower the climber, posing a risk of injury to the climber.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Beal Birdie Belay Devices and contact Liberty Mountain for a free replacement.
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.
Consumer Contact:
Liberty Mountain collect at 801-307-9308 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at libertymountain.com and click on Recalls for more information.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.
Manufacturers:
Beal Sas, of France
Retailers:
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.
Importers:
Liberty Mountain, of Sandy, Utah
