CPSC recall 16-233, announced July 28, 2016, covers STUBAI ZMV Ice axes (about 20 units). The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axe and contact STUBAI for instructions on receiving a free replacement axe. Recall contact: call 800-366-2666, or go to www.stubai-sports.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axe and contact STUBAI for instructions on receiving a free replacement axe.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- STUBAI ZMV
- Manufacturer
- STUBAI ZMV GmbH, of Austria
- Recall number
- 16-233
- Units
- About 20
- Manufactured in
- Austria
- Sold at / sales period
- Hansen Mountaineering, International Rocky Trade, Mount Hunt Supplies and online at www.campsaver.com and from June 2015 through June 2016 for about $200.
- Importer
- Liberty Mountain, of Sandy, Utah
- Distributor
- Liberty Mountain, of Sandy, Utah
Ice axes
CPSC product type: Ice and Snow Sports
Recall contact information
Liberty Mountain at 800-366-2666 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.stubai-sports.com or http://www.libertymountain.com and click on product recall at the top of the page for more information.
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