News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced March 24, 2021
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Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Birdie-Belay-Devices-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-Made-by-Beal-Sas
2.
Flame King Recalls Hog 100-Pound Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Flame-King-Recalls-Hog-100-Pound-Propane-Cylinders-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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1. Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas:
Recall Date: March 24, 2021
Recall Number: 21-101
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Beal Birdie Belay Devices
Hazard:
The device user can be unable to lower the climber, posing a risk of injury to the climber.
Remedy:
Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Beal Birdie Belay Devices and contact Liberty Mountain for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact:
Liberty Mountain collect at 801-307-9308 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at ret...@libertymountain.com, or online at libertymountain.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Pictures available here:
Recall Details
Units:
About 1,400
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.
Incidents/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.
Manufacturer(s):
Beal Sas, of France
Importer(s):
Liberty Mountain, of Sandy, Utah
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
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2. Flame King Recalls Hog 100-Pound Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard:
Recall Date: March 24, 2021
Recall Number: 20-100
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Hog 100-pound Propane Cylinders
Hazard:
The propane cylinders manufactured with a handle below the weld on the side could leak propane gas, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact Flame King for a full refund or free replacement.
Consumer Contact:
Flame King toll-free at 844-464-8265 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at rec...@flameking.com, or at www.flameking.com/hogrecall or www.flameking.com and click on "Product Recalls” located at the bottom of the page for more information.
Pictures available here:
Recall Details
Units:
About 500
Description:
This recall involves involves Hog 100-pound Propane Cylinders. The cylinders are white and have built-in wheels. The cylinders can be identified by serial numbers 000001 through 002800, stamped on the unit’s collar. UPC 850015730016 and SKU YSN100HOG are printed on the box. There is a sticker on the cylinders with a warning not to fill unless the unit is standing up.
Incidents/Injuries:
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Online
at
www.amazon.com,
www.wayfair.com,
www.ebay.com,
www.homeDepot.com, and
www.walmart.com from January 2020 through October 2020 for about $250.
Importer(s):
Flame King, d/b/a YSN Imports Inc., of Pico Rivera, Calif.
Manufactured In:
Thailand
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