GNU Snowboard Bindings Recalled by Mervin Manufacturing Due to Fall Hazard

AGRO Green

GNU Snowboard Bindings

Recall Date: May 28th, 2013
Type: Snowboarding
Units: About 6,800 pairs in the U.S. and 1,200 in Canada
Hazards: The ankle straps can break posing a fall hazard.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the bindings and contact Mervin Manufacturing for instructions for receiving free replacement straps.

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

Images:

AGRO Green

WEIRD Black

GNUNIOR Black

B-REAL White

B-FREE Cooper

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.

Injuries:

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

Retailers:

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.