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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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.