CPSCMarch 26, 2026consumer

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

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Brands named

petzl americanomicnomic andpetzl
Read the official CPSC notice →

Recall history

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