Petzl America Recalls Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2026-03-26 · 26347
Hazards
The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
Recall
Number
26347
Date
2026-03-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Country of manufacture
France
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.