GNU Snowboard Bindings

CPSC Recall #13-200 — May 28, 2013

Recall #13-200 Date: May 28, 2013 Remedy: Replace

Product

GNU Snowboard Bindings

Description

The straps on men-, women- and youth-sized snowboard bindings can break.

Hazard

The ankle straps can break posing a fall hazard.

Incidents / 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.  

Units Affected

About 6,800 pairs in the U.S. and 1,200 in Canada

Sold At

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.

Manufactured In

Slovakia