GNU Snowboard Bindings Recalled by Mervin Manufacturing Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-05-28). Hazards: fall. About 6,800 units in the US and 1,200 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13200 |
| Published | 2013-05-28 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-23 |
| Product category | Snowboarding |
| Products | GNU Snowboard Bindings |
| Firm named in the title | Mervin Manufacturing |
| Firms | Mervin Manufacturing, of Seattle, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Slovakia |
| Units (US) | 6,800 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,200 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty Sports Inc., REI and other national, small chain and independent sporting goods stores, and online at www.backcountry.com and www.mervin.com from August 2012 to March 2013 for between $125 and $310. |
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
Hazard
The ankle straps can break posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bindings and contact Mervin Manufacturing for instructions for receiving free replacement straps.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 30 reports of the binding straps breaking. No injuries were reported.
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