CPSC2019-08-07
Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards
Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC), of Ferndale, Washington
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.
Sold at
Specialty climbing shops along the West coast and online at www.smcgear.com from March 2019 through June 2019 for about $100.
Affected count
About 165
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of the axe's spike detaching from the handle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Kobah Ice Axes
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Seattle-Manufacturing-Corporation-Recalls-Ice-Axes-Due-to-Serious-Injury-and-Fall-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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