Petzl America Recalls Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death

  • The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
  • Company: Petzl America, Inc.
  • Sports & Fitness
  • CPSC
  • March 26, 2026

Product details

  • Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes

Company announcement

Petzl America is recalling Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes due to the risk of the shaft breaking at the handle during use.

This poses a fall hazard that can result in serious injury or death.

The firm has received 26 reports of the ice axe shafts breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

Risk:

The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.

Impacted states: Nationwide

Products:

- Nomic Ice Climbing Axes (UPC code(s): U021AA00)

- Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes (UPC code(s): U022AA00)

Contact

For more information, call 877-807-3805 or email Returns@petzl.com.

View the original CPSC notice

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