CPSCAugust 7, 2019consumer

Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The 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.

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.

Brands named

kobahkobah iceseattleseattle manufacturing
Read the official CPSC notice →

Recall history

Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.

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