Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Kobah Ice Axes |
| 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 | 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. |
Details
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.
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.
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