Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes

The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death. sold at REI, Moosejaw Mountaineering and other specialty stores nationwide and online at petzl.com, REI.com and Backcountry.com from December 2017 – March 2022 for $380 to $440.

What you are looking at

Recalled Nomic Ice Climbing Axe

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Affected model numbers

U021AA00

Why it was recalled

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

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received 26 reports of the ice axe shafts breaking at the handle. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 4,200 (In addition, about 1,160 were sold in Canada)

Made inFrance

Sold atREI, Moosejaw Mountaineering and other specialty stores nationwide and online at petzl.com, REI.com and Backcountry.com

Sales periodDecember 2017 – March 2022

Price$380 to $440

How to reach the firm

Phone

877-807-3805

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday

Returns@petzl.com

Recall page

https://qr.petzl.com/a/recall-nomic

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