Serious riskCPSC
Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic ice axes recalled for fall hazard
The aluminum shaft on Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes can break at the handle during use, creating a fall hazard. This affects axes sold between December 2017 and March 2022. Petzl has received 26 reports of shaft breaks but no injuries so far.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Petzl recalls
What to do
- Stop using the recalled ice axes right away.
- Check your axes: Nomic axes are black, Ergonomic axes are orange. Find the serial number on a label on the upper shaft.
- Register at https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Contact?request=product-recall to request a free repair kit and shipping label.
- Return the shaft to Petzl. They will send you a new shaft, hardware, and assembly instructions at no cost.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes
- 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.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,200 (In addition, about 1,160 were sold in Canada)
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received 26 reports of the ice axe shafts breaking at the handle. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- France
- Company contact
- Petzl America toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at Returns@petzl.com, or online at https://qr.petzl.com/a/recall-nomic and click on "Safety Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26347
In the CPSC's words
- 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.
- Hazard
- The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
- 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.