Weatherbeeta USA Recalls Collegiate Horse-Riding Saddles Due to Injury Hazard
Collegiate English Horse-Riding Saddles
Date of Recall
2023-12-14CPSC Release Number
24-734Manufactured In
IndiaUnits
About 2,300Importer
WeatherBeeta USA Inc., of Easton, PennsylvaniaSold By
Dover Saddlery, Equss Now, Strafford Saddlery Shop, The Carousel Horse Tack and other stores nationwide and online atwww.doversaddlery.com,www.smartpakequine.com,www.statelinetack.com andwww.weatherbeeta.com from May 2019 through October 2023 for between $430 and $1,300, depending on the model.Problem/Hazard
The saddle's rivet or stirrup bar can break, causing the rider to fall, posing an injury hazard.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received 12 reports of saddle's rivet or stirrup bar breaking. One fall injury has been reported.Description
This recall involves nine models of Collegiate English horse-riding saddles: Degree Mono Event, Graduate Close Contact, Honour Close Contact, Integrity Mono Dressage, Lectern Dressage and Warwick Close Contact. All of the saddles are branded Collegiate and have a Collegiate nail head in the head of the saddle and Collegiate brand printed on the stirrup keeper. The saddles measure between 15 and 18 inches and were sold in black or brown leather or synthetic depending on the model. All Lectern saddles are included in this recall. For all other models, only saddles manufactured between March 2019 through July 2023 are included in this recall. The manufacturing date, in MM-YYYY format, is the last six digits of the serial number. The serial number is stamped on the underflap of the saddle, below "Made in India."
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