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CPSCRecalled Aug 7, 2019 · #19180

Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards

Hazard

The spike and/or head of the ice axe can detach from the handle during use, posing serious injury and fall hazards to the climber.

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Description

This recall involves Kobah Ice Axes of lengths 60, 65, 70 and 75 centimeters. The axes each have a steel pick and adze joined at the top of an orange aluminum handle shaft by a black polyamide resin head. There is a steel spike in the bottom of the handle shaft. "Kobah," "SMC" and Manufacturer's Lot Number (MLN) 10864 are printed on the handle shaft.

Product details

Product
Kobah Ice Axes
Type
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
10864
UPCs
Sold at
Specialty climbing shops along the West coast and online at www.smcgear.com from March 2019 through June 2019 for about $100.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axes and return them to Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) for a full refund. SMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.

View the official CPSC notice