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Fall / CollapseMarch 26, 2026CPSC #26347

Petzl America Recalls Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Product
Other Products
Units affected
4,200
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.

Injuries

The firm has received 26 reports of the ice axe shafts breaking at the handle. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

France

Where it was sold

  • REI, Moosejaw Mountaineering and other specialty stores nationwide and online at petzl.com, REI.com and Backcountry.com from December 2017 through March 2022 for between $380 and $440.

Photos

Recalled Nomic Ice Climbing AxeRecalled Ergonomic Ice Climbing AxeLocation of serial numberRecalled Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes
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