Petzl America Recalls Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
| Source | US CPSC (Consumer Products) |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer Product |
| Severity | Unclassified |
| Status | unknown |
| Recall date | March 26, 2026 |
| Reported | March 26, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Country / region | United States |
Hazard
The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
Product description
This recall involves the Petzl Nomic ice climbing axes (model U021AA00, serial numbers 17L 0000000 000 to 20F 9999999 999) and Ergonomic ice climbing axes (model U022AA00, serial numbers 18F 0000000 000 to 21L 9999999 999). The axes are made from an aluminum shaft, steel pick and reinforced plastic grip. Nomic axes are black and Ergonomic axes are orange. The serial number for both models is printed on a label on the upper portion of the shaft.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axes and contact Petzl America for a free repair kit. Consumers should register at https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Contact?request=product-recall to request a pre-paid shipping label to return the shaft. Petzl America will send a repair kit with a new shaft, hardware for the grip rest and assembly instructions.
Affected products
- Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes
Official source: US CPSC (Consumer Products) notice ↗