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Product recall · CPSCAugust 7, 2019Serious
Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Ice Axes
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
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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.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 165
- Recall date
- August 7, 2019
- Made or distributed by
- Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC), of Ferndale, Washington
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of the axe's spike detaching from the handle. No injuries have been reported.
Specialty climbing shops along the West coast and online at www.smcgear.com from March 2019 through June 2019 for about $100.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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