The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16233·Announced 2016-07-28

STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

STUBAI is recalling Tour Lite Telescope ice axes because the knife in the handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (laceration/impact) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

STUBAI ZMV GmbH, of Austria, is recalling 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 numbers included in this recall are: 865 on the head and 870 on the shaft.

The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders. No injuries have been reported. About 20 units were sold in the United States from June 2015 through June 2016 for about $200.

The ice axes were sold at Hansen Mountaineering, International Rocky Trade, Mount Hunt Supplies, and online at www.campsaver.com. The product was imported by Liberty Mountain, of Sandy, Utah. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axe and contact STUBAI for instructions on receiving a free replacement axe.

The recalled product

Product
Ice axes
Manufacturer
STUBAI ZMV GmbH, of Austria
Category
Consumer Product — Ice and Snow Sports
Hazard
Affected units
20

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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