Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8632.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8632.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Specialty Climbing Shops Along The West Coast And Online At Www.smcgear.com From March 2019 Through June 2019 For About $100. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8632.
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.
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Specialty Climbing Shops Along The West Coast And Online At Www.smcgear.com From March 2019 Through June 2019 For About $100. Recall FAQ
Specialty Climbing Shops Along The West Coast And Online At Www.smcgear.com From March 2019 Through June 2019 For About $100. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards. The notice was published on August 7, 2019 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 165 units are potentially affected.