Product name | GNU Snowboard Bindings | |
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: 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,) and B-TRUE (214005 - 214010.) | |
Problem | The ankle straps can break posing a fall hazard. | |
Distribution | Specialty Sports Inc., REI and other national, small chain and independent sporting goods stores, and online at www.backcountry.com and www.mervin.com for between $125 and $310. | |
Company | Mervin Manufacturing 800-905-0551; Web site www.mervin.com | |
Dates sold | August 2012 to March 2013 | |
Date posted | 05/29/2013 | |
Additional information | For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/GNU-Snowboard-Bindings-Recalled-by-Mervin-Manufacturing/ | |
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Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |