STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.

Recall #: 16233
Affected scope: About 20

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Stubai Zmv GmbH, of Austria recalled This recall involves the STUBAI Tour Lite Telescope ice axe. The red and black axe ranges….

STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards was recalled by Stubai Zmv GmbH, of Austria in July 28, 2016. Reason: 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 instr…. Verify recall #16233 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Stubai Zmv GmbH, of Austria issued this CPSC recall-The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders..

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agency class: July 28, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16233 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16233
Date reported	July 28, 2016
Date initiated	July 28, 2016
Recalling firm	Stubai Zmv GmbH, of Austria
Affected scope	About 20
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 28, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16233.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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