STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Active Recall Announced July 28, 2016 CPSC #16233

Quick answer

STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards is CPSC recall #16233, announced on July 28, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axe and contact stubai for instructions on receiving a free replacement axe.. Affected brands: STUBAI ZMV GmbH, Liberty Mountain.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Ice axes

Recalled brands

STUBAI ZMV GmbH, Liberty Mountain

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axe and contact STUBAI for instructions on receiving a free replacement axe.

Recall date

July 28, 2016

Categories

Ice and Snow Sports

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16233?

CPSC recall #16233 covers STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 28, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16233?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16233 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axe and contact stubai for instructions on receiving a free replacement axe.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/STUBAI-Recalls-Ice-Axes. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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