Petzl Recalls NOMIC (U021AA00) Ice Axes

March 19, 2026

Petzl is carrying out a recall on certain batches of NOMIC (U021AA00) Ice Axes.

The risk reported to the CCPC is injuries. There is a risk of handle failure that could cause the climber to fall.

The brand is Petzl. The model is U021AA00. Previous generations of NOMIC (model U21 and U21 x) are not affected.

Only NOMIC U021AA00 ice axes manufactured between December 2017 and June 2020 are affected. Affected serial numbers are 17 L 0000000 000 to 20 F 9999999 999.

The serial number can be found in the location as indicated below:

There are approximately 4 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

What to do:

Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

To obtain a replacement ice axe shaft, please contact your local Petzl after-sales service via this contact form. You must return your current ice axe shaft before a new one can be shipped to you at no charge. For further details on the recall, please see the Petzl Recall Notice.

Petzl is responsible for all shipping costs.

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