CPSC2026-03-26PHYSICAL HAZARD
Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes recalled for shaft fracture hazard
FALLNationwide distribution
Stop using Petzl ice climbing axes immediately
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.
- 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.
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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.
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.
Affected count
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.
Manufactured in
France
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Petzl-America-Recalls-Nomic-and-Ergonomic-Ice-Climbing-Axes-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-DeathDon't want to check this manually?
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