CPSC Recall in 2019: Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 19-180

Date: August 07, 2019

Product Name: Kobah Ice Axes

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 165

Incidents:

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

Sold At:

Specialty climbing shops along the West coast and online at www.smcgear.com from March 2019 through June 2019 for about $100. 

Manufactured In:

United States