United States
The recall covers Petzl Nomic ice axes (model U021AA00, black) and Ergonomic ice axes (model U022AA00, orange) with serial numbers U021AA00: 17L 0000000 000 to 20F 9999999 999 and U022AA00: 18F 0000000 000 to 21L 9999999 999, with the serial number printed on a label on the upper shaft. They were recalled because the shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard. Owners should stop using them immediately and contact Petzl America to register for a free repair kit and request a pre-paid shipping label to return the shaft (online at https://qr.petzl.com/a/recall-nomic, by phone 877-807-3805, or email Returns@petzl.com).
What's being recalled
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.
Manufactured in: France.
The hazard
The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
Incidents and injuries: The firm has received 26 reports of the ice axe shafts breaking at the handle. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Contact: 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.
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, collected from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check the original before you act on it.
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