Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes – fall hazard (2026)
This hazard may be associated with fatal outcomes.
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes. The hazard is: The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in seri. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Apr 4, 2026