CPSC Recall in 2021: Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2021.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-101

Date: March 24, 2021

Product Name: Beal Birdie Belay Devices

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. 

Hazard Description:

The device user can be unable to lower the climber, posing a risk of injury to the climber.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1,400

Incidents:

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