Ice axes
Class III - Low Risk 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: July 28, 2016 STUBAI ZMV GmbH, of Austria Clothing & Accessories
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 20)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- STUBAI ZMV GmbH, of Austria
- Reason for Recall:
- The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
- Classification:
- Class III - Low Risk
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axe and contact STUBAI for instructions on receiving a free replacement axe.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves the STUBAI Tour Lite Telescope ice axe. The red and black axe ranges about 20 to 35 inches long with an aluminum head that is 9 inches long and 1 inch wide. "STUBAI" is printed on the top side of the axe above the black gripper. The axe weighs about one pound and can be adjusted from about 23 to 37 inches. The batch number is printed on the head and on the top of the shaft on the axe. The batch numbers included in this recall are: 865 on the head and 870 on the shaft.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 20)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 16233