Outdoor climbing ax can break mid-use causing fall, death risk; stop using immediately

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a nationwide recall for more than 4,000 ice climbing axes after receiving 26 reports of the products breaking.

The recall notice warns that the shaft of the ice ax may break at the handle during use — posing a deadly fall hazard.

Roughly 4,200 Petzl Nomic ice climbing axes and Ergonomic ice climbing axes sold online by various retailers are included in the recall.

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The products feature an aluminum shaft, steel pick and reinforced plastic grip.

While no injuries have been reported, consumers are urged to immediately stop using the products and contact Petzl America for a free repair kit.

Products were sold for between $380 and $440 between December 2017 and March 2022.

Consumers should register online at Petzl Product Recall to request a prepaid shipping label for returning the affected shaft. Once received, Petzl America will provide a repair kit that includes a new shaft, hardware for the grip rest and detailed assembly instructions.

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