The ankle straps can break, posing a fall hazard
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Mervin Manufacturing of Seattle, Wash., is recalling about 8,000 pairs of GNU snowboard bindings.
The ankle straps can break, posing a fall hazard. The firm has received 30 reports of the binding straps breaking. No injuries are reported.
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 |
The bindings, manufactured in Slovakia, were 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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bindings and contact Mervin Manufacturing for instructions for receiving free replacement straps.
Consumers may contact Mervin Manufacturing at (800) 905-0551 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for additional information.
