Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes
CPSC Recall #26347 — March 26, 2026
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 26347 |
| Recall Date | March 26, 2026 |
| Remedy Type | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axes and contact Petzl America for a free r |
| Importer | Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Manufactured In | Array |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
Product
Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes
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.
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 Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axes and contact Petzl America for a free r at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axes and contact Petzl America for a free r) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.