CPSC recall · Reported March 26, 2026
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.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Petzl Nomic ice climbing axes (model U021AA00, serial numbers 17….
Petzl America Recalls Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of S… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 26, 2026. Reason: The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injur…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axes and contact Petzl America f…. Verify recall #26347 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injur….
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- agency class
- March 26, 2026
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26347 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26347 |
| Date reported | March 26, 2026 |
| Date initiated | March 26, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 4,200 (In addition, about 1,160 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axes and contact Petzl America for a free repair kit. Consumers should r…
- Check the recall number (26347) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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