Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas
Recalled 2021-03-24. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 1,400Units
2021-03-24Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The device user can be unable to lower the climber, posing a risk of injury to the climber.
- 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.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Beal Birdie Belay Devices and contact Liberty Mountain for a free replacement.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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