Seattle Manufacturing Corporation is recalling its Kobah Ice Axes. 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, according to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Consumer Contact:
SMC at 800-426-6251 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email customerservice@smcgear.com or online at www.smcgear.com and click on “recall notifications” for more information.
Recall Details
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.
Remedy:
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.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received one report of the axe’s spike detaching from the handle. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Specialty climbing shops along the West coast and online at www.smcgear.com from March 2019 through June 2019 for about $100.
