Kobah Ice Axes recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

August 7, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

19180

Sold / distributed

Specialty climbing shops along the West coast and online at www.smcgear.com from March 2019 through June 2019 for about $100.

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.