CPSC recall 26-347, announced March 26, 2026, covers Petzl America Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes (about 4,200 units). The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death. The notice cites 26 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axes and contact Petzl America for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call 877-807-3805, go to qr.petzl.com/a/recall-nomic, or email Returns@petzl.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The serial number for both models is printed on a label on the upper portion of the shaft.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 26 reports of the ice axe shafts breaking at the handle. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Petzl America
- Recall number
- 26-347
- Units
- About 4,200 (In addition, about 1,160 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- France
- Sold at / sales period
- 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
- Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Recall contact information
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.
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