Recalls / 2013-05-28

GNU Snowboard Bindings Recalled by Mervin Manufacturing Due to Fall Hazard

13200 · Recalled 2013-05-28 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled snowboard bindings include men's, youth, and women's sizes. The bindings attach to the snowboard with screws, and to the snowboard boot with straps with buckles. The brand name "GNU" is imprinted on the front of the straps or on the baseplate. The SKU number can be found on the model sticker located on the original packaging. The following styles and SKU numbers are included in the recall: Name SKU # MEN'S AGRO 213710 - 213720 BACKDOOR 213105 - 213115 CHOICE 213510 - 213540 MUTANT/BIGFOOT 213610 - 213640 PSYCH 213410 - 213460 STREET 213205 - 213235 WEIRD 213305 - 213355 YOUTH GNUNIOR 213005 WOMEN'S B-FAMOUS/YETI 214405 - 214435 B-FREE COPPER 214305 - 214335 B-HERE 214205 - 214230 B-REAL 214105 - 214130 B-TRUE 214005 - 214010

Hazards

The ankle straps can break posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 30 reports of the binding straps breaking. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the bindings and contact Mervin Manufacturing for instructions for receiving free replacement straps.

Products

Name	Model	Units
GNU Snowboard Bindings		About 6,800 pairs in the U.S. and 1,200 in Canada

Parties

Importer: Mervin Manufacturing, of Seattle, Wash.
Made in: Slovakia
Sold at: Specialty Sports Inc., REI, other national, small chain, independent sporting goods stores, online at www.backcountry.com, www.mervin.com, $310.

Consumer contact

Mervin Manufacturing at (800) 905-0551 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.mervin.com and click on Recall for additional information.

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Source: CPSC recall 13200. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.