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Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

GNU Snowboard Bindings Recalled by Mervin Manufacturing Due to Fall Hazard

Agency Publication Date: May 28, 2013
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Summary

Mervin Manufacturing is recalling approximately 6,800 pairs of GNU snowboard bindings in the U.S. (and 1,200 in Canada) because the ankle straps can break unexpectedly while in use. The firm has received 30 reports of these binding straps breaking, which can cause a rider to lose control or fall. The recalled bindings were sold in men's, youth, and women's sizes at REI, Specialty Sports Inc., and online at backcountry.com between August 2012 and March 2013.

Risk

The ankle straps on the bindings can snap or break during use, which can cause the rider's boot to become detached from the snowboard, leading to a loss of balance and a serious fall hazard.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your snowboard bindings for the 'GNU' brand name imprinted on the front of the straps or on the baseplate.
  2. Identify your specific model and SKU number by checking the model sticker on the original packaging or comparing the style to the following: 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), or WOMEN'S (B-FAMOUS/YETI 214405-214435, B-FREE COPPER 214305-214335, B-HERE 214205-214230, B-REAL 214105-214130, B-TRUE 214005-214010).
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings if you identify your model and SKU as part of this recall.
  4. Contact Mervin Manufacturing at (800) 905-0551 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.mervin.com and click on 'Recall' for instructions on how to receive free replacement straps.
  5. For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the bindings and contact Mervin Manufacturing for instructions for receiving free replacement straps.

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.

Affected Products

Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - MEN'S AGRO
Model:
213710
213711
213712
213713
213714
213715
213716
213717
213718
213719
213720
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - MEN'S BACKDOOR
Model:
213105
213106
213107
213108
213109
213110
213111
213112
213113
213114
213115
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - MEN'S CHOICE
Model:
213510
213540
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - MEN'S MUTANT/BIGFOOT
Model:
213610
213640
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - MEN'S PSYCH
Model:
213410
213460
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - MEN'S STREET
Model:
213205
213235
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - MEN'S WEIRD
Model:
213305
213355
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - YOUTH GNUNIOR
Model:
213005
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - WOMEN'S B-FAMOUS/YETI
Model:
214405
214435
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - WOMEN'S B-FREE COPPER
Model:
214305
214335
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - WOMEN'S B-HERE
Model:
214205
214230
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - WOMEN'S B-REAL
Model:
214105
214130
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013
Product: GNU Snowboard Bindings - WOMEN'S B-TRUE
Model:
214005
214010
Date Ranges: August 2012 - March 2013

Product Images

AGRO Green

AGRO Green

WEIRD Black

WEIRD Black

GNUNIOR Black

GNUNIOR Black

B-REAL White

B-REAL White

B-FREE Cooper

B-FREE Cooper

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13200
Status: Active
Sold By: 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
Units Affected: About 6,800 pairs in the U.S. and 1,200 in Canada
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Mervin Manufacturing, of Seattle, Wash.
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.
Agency Last Updated: January 23, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response