Kobah Ice Axes
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. [Learn More]
About 165 units were affected by this recall.
Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards
Recalled Kobah Ice Axe. Recalled Kobah Ice Axe pick, adze and head assembly
Kobah Ice Axes Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 08/07/2019 |
| Recall ID | 8632 |
| Recall Number | 19180 |
| 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. |
| Injuries | The firm has received one report of the axe's spike detaching from the handle. No injuries have been reported. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 08/07/2019 |
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