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GNU Snowboard Bindings Recalled by Mervin Manufacturing Due to Fall Hazard

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. recall product photo 1Specialty 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. recall product photo 2Specialty 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. recall product photo 3Specialty 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. recall product photo 4Specialty 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. recall product photo 5

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1385.

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

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1385.

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

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1385.

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.

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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. Recall FAQ

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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: GNU Snowboard Bindings Recalled by Mervin Manufacturing Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on May 28, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 6,800 units are potentially affected.