GNU Snowboard Bindings Recalled by Mervin Manufacturing Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 13200. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The ankle straps can break posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the bindings and contact Mervin Manufacturing for instructions for receiving free replacement straps.
CPSC recall 13200 has the recall date 28 May 2013. The notice names the firm Mervin Manufacturing. The recall has about 6,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Snowboarding.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 30 reports of the binding straps breaking. No injuries were reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,800 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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: 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 |
| Product | GNU Snowboard Bindings, About 6,800 pairs in the U.S. and 1,200 in Canada, Snowboarding |
| 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. |
| Importer | Mervin Manufacturing |
| Made in | Slovakia |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,800Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Snowboarding
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Mervin Manufacturing
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13200The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13200. https://recallregister.com/product/1385-gnu-snowboard-bindings-recalled-by-mervin-manufacturing-due-to-fall-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13200 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 30 reports of the binding straps breaking. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13200?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13200?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,800 pairs in the U.S. and 1,200 in Canada