Petzl has announced a recall of certain batches of NOMIC (U021AA00) and ERGONOMIC (U022AA00) ice axes due to a risk of breakage at the handle that could cause the climber to fall. The Petzl warning advises climbers to stop using the affected ice axes immediately and contact its customer service department for a handle replacement.
Please refer to the English version official recall information for full details. Includes: technical details, products impacted, how to submit a recall and FAQs.
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Further Information
For a full list of recalls and warnings reported to the UIAA please visit the dedicated database.