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

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.

Name of product: Kobah Ice Axes

Units: About 165

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.

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.

Recall date: August 07, 2019

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.

Manufactured in: United States

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 number: 19-180