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Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Recall: Fall Hazard Risk of Serious Injury
Petzl recalls Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes due to shaft breakage risk during use, which can cause falls leading to serious injury or death. Consumers must stop using and return the axes for free repair.
“Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Recall: Fall Hazard Risk of Serious Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1237-petzl-nomic-and-ergonomic-ice-climbing-axes-recall-fall-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #10677 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Petzl-America-Recalls-Nomic-and-Ergonomic-Ice-Climbing-Axes-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death).
Petzl America is recalling Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes due to a fall hazard that can result in serious injury or death, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 26, 2026. Owners should stop using the axes immediately and contact Petzl for a free repair kit.
How to tell if you have it
Petzl Nomic ice climbing axes, model U021AA00, serial numbers 17L 0000000 000 to 20F 9999999 999
Petzl Ergonomic ice climbing axes, model U022AA00, serial numbers 18F 0000000 000 to 21L 9999999 999
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.
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. The firm has received 26 reports of the ice axe shafts breaking at the handle. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Petzl America previously recalled similar products, including the Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes on August 6, 2026, and STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blowers on November 6, 2025.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Nomic model (black) or Ergonomic model (orange) with serial numbers starting with specific ranges. The serial number is printed on a label on the upper portion of the shaft.
Brand
Petzl
Product
Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled ice axes as they can break during use, causing falls that may lead to serious injury or death.
Register for Repair Kit
Visit Petzl's website to request a pre-paid shipping label for returning the shaft to get a free repair kit with a new shaft and hardware.
Official remedy
What CPSC says 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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “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.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Petzl
We’ve drafted a message you can send Petzl to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10677 — Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Recall: Fall Hazard Risk of Serious Injury
Hello,
I own a Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Recall: Fall Hazard Risk of Serious Injury that is covered by recall 10677 from Petzl.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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