About 1,400 Beal Birdie Belay Devices from Liberty Mountain of Sandy, UT are being recalled.
According to a report from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the user of the device could be unable to lower a climber, posing a risk of injury. The company has received three reports of a user being unable to lower the climber because the hand lever detached from the device. No injuries have been reported.
The item was sold at REI stores nationwide, online at rei.com, moosejaw.com, backcountry.com, and at outdoor equipment stores and indoor rock climbing gyms nationwide from July 2019 through February 2021.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Beal Birdie Belay Devices and contact Liberty Mountain for a free replacement.
