Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas
Source: CPSC Recall #21101
Recall Date
2021-03-24
Manufacturer
Beal Sas, of France
Units Affected
About 1,400
Products Involved
Beal Birdie Belay Devices
Hazard
The device user can be unable to lower the climber, posing a risk of injury to the climber.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Beal Birdie Belay Devices and contact Liberty Mountain for a free replacement.
Reported 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.
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.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28