Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- March 26, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Petzl America
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Sold At
- REI, Multiple Retailers...
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PETS, INFANTS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from Consumer Product Safety Commission; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Petzl America
- Product type
- Ice Axes
- Model numbers
- U021AA00, U022AA00
- Colors
- Black, Orange
- Sold at
- REI, Multiple Retailers, Petco, PetSmart
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
March 26, 2026
Reported by CPSC
March 27, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
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Hazard Information
The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
What You Should Do
Petzl America toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at Returns@petzl.com, or online at https://qr.petzl.com/a/recall-nomic and click on "Safety Recall" at the top of the page for more information.. 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.. Available options: Repair
About This Product
Ice climbing axes are used for anchor setting and ice ascent. Nomic and Ergonomic are two models with different shaft colors.
Why This Is Dangerous
Shaft failure at the handle can lead to a fall. The risk is serious given potential impact during climbing.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check serial number on the upper shaft label.
- Compare to ranges: 17L 0000000 000 to 20F 9999999 999 for Nomic; 18F 0000000 000 to 21L 9999999 999 for Ergonomic.
- Look for color coding: Nomic black, Ergonomic orange.
Where to find product info
Recall page: https://qr.petzl.com/a/recall-nomic and Petzl recall registration: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Contact?request=product-recall
What timeline to expect
Repair kit with new shaft and hardware will be shipped after registration; exact timing not specified
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to consumer protection agencies
- Keep records of communications
- Consider initiating a chargeback if applicable
How to prevent similar issues
- Register recalls promptly
- Confirm serial numbers before use
- Follow manufacturer recall pages for updates
Documentation advice
Keep recall notices, records of registration, and shipping confirmations
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Product Details
Model U021AA00 Nomic ice axes, serial numbers 17L 0000000 000 to 20F 9999999 999. Model U022AA00 Ergonomic ice axes, serial numbers 18F 0000000 000 to 21L 9999999 999. Aluminum shaft, steel pick, reinforced plastic grip. Nomic axes are black; Ergonomic axes are orange. Serial label located on the upper shaft.
Reported Incidents
No incidents or injuries are referenced in the provided data.
Key Facts
- Hazard level: HIGH
- Models: U021AA00, U022AA00
- Retailers: REI, Moosejaw and other specialty stores; online at petzl.com, REI.com, Backcountry.com
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