Petzl America Recalls Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Recall 26347 · Mar 26, 2026 · Petzl America
4,200
units affected
4,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26347
- Date
- Mar 26, 2026
- Company
- Petzl America
- Units affected
- 4,200
- Product
- Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 26 reports of the ice axe shafts breaking at the handle. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nomic and ergonomic ice climbing axes?
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.
What is the hazard?
The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.