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Petzl Piolets ice axe — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesApr 3, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Petzl Piolets ice axe — injuries risk

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Hazard

The handle of the product can fail during use. The user can therefore fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (23/02/2026)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (23/02/2026)

Product description

Ice axe. Production dates for the NOMIC model: December 2017 to June 2020. Production dates for the ERGONOMIC model: June 2018 to December 2021. Product sold online, in particular via www.petzl.com.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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