Reported Aug 7, 2019
Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards
Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) of Ferndale, Washington
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should 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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Kobah Ice Axes
- Amount recalled
- About 165
Where it was sold
Sold at Specialty climbing shops along the West coast and online at www.smcgear.com from March 2019 through June 2019 for about $100..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received one report of the axe's spike detaching from the handle. No injuries have been reported.
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