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

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• The firm has received one report of the axe's spike detaching from the handle. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 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.

Options：Refund

消费者联系信息

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.