CPSC2013-05-28
GNU Snowboard Bindings Recalled by Mervin Manufacturing Due to Fall Hazard
Mervin Manufacturing, of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard
The ankle straps can break posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bindings and contact Mervin Manufacturing for instructions for receiving free replacement straps.
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.
Affected count
About 6,800 pairs in the U.S. and 1,200 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm has received 30 reports of the binding straps breaking. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
Slovakia
Remedy type
Replace
Products
GNU Snowboard Bindings
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/GNU-Snowboard-Bindings-Recalled-by-Mervin-ManufacturingDon't want to check this manually?
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