The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13200·Announced 2013-05-28

GNU Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Ankle Strap Breakage Hazard

Mervin Manufacturing is recalling GNU snowboard bindings because the ankle straps can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries were reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mervin Manufacturing is recalling GNU Snowboard Bindings because the ankle straps can break, posing a fall hazard. The firm has received 30 reports of the binding straps breaking, but no injuries were reported.

The recalled bindings include men's, youth, and women's sizes and were sold at specialty sports stores, REI, and online retailers from August 2012 to March 2013 for between $125 and $310. Approximately 6,800 pairs were sold in the U.S. and 1,200 in Canada. The brand name "GNU" is imprinted on the front of the straps or on the baseplate.

Consumers should immediately stop using the bindings and contact Mervin Manufacturing at (800) 905-0551 or online at www.mervin.com for instructions on receiving free replacement straps.

The recalled product

Product
GNU Snowboard Bindings
Manufacturer
Mervin Manufacturing, of Seattle, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Snowboarding Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
6,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · fall hazard

See all →