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Product Recall
Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards
Recalled Kobah Ice Axe
Kobah Ice Axes
Recall Date: August 7th, 2019
Units: About 165
Hazards: 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.
Remedies: Refund
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.
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.
Images:
Recalled Kobah Ice Axe
Recalled Kobah Ice Axe pick, adze and head assembly
Consumer Contact:
SMC at 800-426-6251 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.smcgear.com and click on “recall notifications” for more information.Injuries:
The firm has received one report of the axe’s spike detaching from the handle. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Specialty climbing shops along the West coast and online at www.smcgear.com from March 2019 through June 2019 for about $100.
Distributors:
Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC), of Ferndale, Washington
