News · ICAR – International Commission for Alpine Rescue

Latest updates, announcements and important recalls relevant to the international mountain rescue community.

1. Warnings and Recalls
PRODUCT RECALL FOR SAFETY REASONS - RECALL OF NOMIC (U021AA00) AND ERGONOMIC (U022AA00) ICE AXES

RECALL OF NOMIC (U021AA00) AND ERGONOMIC (U022AA00) ICE AXES

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1. Warnings and Recalls
PRODUCT RECALL FOR SAFETY REASONS - ASTRO AND CANYON GUIDE HARNESS SAFETY ALERT: REPLACEMENT OF THE VENTRAL D-RING

ASTRO AND CANYON GUIDE HARNESS SAFETY ALERT: REPLACEMENT OF THE VENTRAL D-RING

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1. Warnings and Recalls
PRODUCT RECALL FOR SAFETY REASONS - Simond Probe Ski Touring 240cm and Probe Ski Touring 280cm

Simond Probe Ski Touring 240cm and Probe Ski Touring 280cm

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1. News
Walter Phleps passed away

Former Delegate to our Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission

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Toni Grab's 80th birthday

Congratulations from the mountain rescue community worldwide!

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UIAA - Mountain Sport Symposium 2025 in Peja/Kosovo

Where mountain safety met collaboration

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1. Warnings and Recalls
UIAA Update - Canyoning Harnesses

UIAA Safety Alert & Advice: Canyoning Harnesses

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30 Years BexMed - Save the date

Anniversary conference from 20 to 22 November 2026

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1. Warnings and Recalls
PRODUCT RECALL FOR SAFETY REASONS - SUNRISE 9.2MM 50M Dynamic Rope

SUNRISE 9.2MM 50M Dynamic Rope Batch A01235824

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1. Warnings and Recalls
RECALL FOR INSPECTION - NIMBUS LOCK CARABINER

Carabiner can stay open - Gate does not close automatically

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