Warning
Weatherbeeta USA Recalls Collegiate Horse-Riding Saddles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #24734
Weatherbeeta USA Recalls Collegiate Horse-Riding Saddles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
WeatherBeeta USA Inc., of Easton, Pennsylvania · Collegiate English Horse-Riding Saddles
Product 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."
Hazard
The saddle's rivet or stirrup bar can break, causing the rider to fall, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saddles and contact Weatherbeeta for instructions to return the recalled saddle to receive a free replacement saddle, including free shipping, similar to theirs. Weatherbeeta is contacting all known purchasers directly.
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Reported Injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of saddle's rivet or stirrup bar breaking. One fall injury has been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The firm has received 12 reports of saddle's rivet or stirrup bar breaking. One fall injury has been reported. The CPSC has recalled about 2,300 of Collegiate English Horse-Riding Saddles, manufactured by WeatherBeeta USA Inc., of Easton, Pennsylvania. The recall was announced on December 14, 2023. The saddle's rivet or stirrup bar can break, causing the rider to fall, posing an injury hazard. Consumers should discontinue use and receive a free replacement. The manufacturer has confirmed the recall and is providing remedy options to affected purchasers. Report any incidents involving this product to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.
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