CPSC2016-07-28

STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Product photos

STUBAI Tour Lite Telescope Ice Axe
STUBAI Tour Lite Telescope Ice Axe
STUBAI Tour Lite Telescope Ice Axe
STUBAI Tour Lite Telescope Ice Axe
STUBAI Tour Lite Telescope Ice Axe
STUBAI Tour Lite Telescope Ice Axe
Hazard

The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axe and contact STUBAI for instructions on receiving a free replacement axe.
Sold at
Hansen Mountaineering, International Rocky Trade, Mount Hunt Supplies and online at www.campsaver.com and from June 2015 through June 2016 for about $200.
Affected count
About 20
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Austria
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Ice axes
Consumer contact
Liberty Mountain at 800-366-2666 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.stubai-sports.com or http://www.libertymountain.com and click on product recall at the top of the page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/STUBAI-Recalls-Ice-Axes

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