CPSC recall 19180
Kobah Ice Axes
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2019-08-07
On 2019-08-07 the CPSC announced a recall of Kobah Ice Axes by Seattle Manufacturing Smc, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19180 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2019-08-07 |
| Published | 2019-08-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Seattle Manufacturing Smc |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Kobah Ice Axes | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Seattle-Manufacturing-Corporation-Recalls-Ice-Axes-Due-to-Serious-Injury-and-Fall-Hazards
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