Petzl America is recalling about 4,200 Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes because the shaft can break at the handle during use. There have been 26 reports of shafts breaking, though no injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using these axes and contact Petzl America for a free repair kit that includes a new shaft and assembly hardware.
If the axe shaft breaks during a climb, the climber can lose their point of contact with the ice, posing a fall hazard that can result in serious injury or death.
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.
Serial number is printed on a label on the upper portion of the shaft.
Serial number is printed on a label on the upper portion of the shaft.
Recalled Nomic Ice Climbing Axe
Recalled Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axe
Location of serial number
Recalled Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response