Beal Birdie Belay Devices
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The Beal Birdie Belay Device, a piece of equipment used by rock climbers to manage climbing ropes and protect climbers during climbs, has been recalled due to a defect that can prevent users from lowering climbers. The device was sold with orange, blue, or green handles, and the recall applies only to units that are laser-marked with "/19" on the side, indicating the batch year.
If you own a recalled Beal Birdie Belay Device, you should immediately stop using it and contact Liberty Mountain for a free replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The device user can be unable to lower the climber, posing a risk of injury to the climber.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Beal Birdie Belay Devices and contact Liberty Mountain for a free replacement.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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