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Product recall · CPSCJune 26, 2025Serious
Total Saddle Fit Western Saddle Cinches
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The cinch can come apart and cause the saddle to fall off, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Shoulder Relief Cinch and contact Total Saddle Fit for a free replacement, and instructions on how to return the original cinch (pre-paid shipping label will be provided). Total Saddle Fit is contacting all known purchasers.
Who to contact: Total Saddle Fit by email at care@totalsaddlefit.com or https:// www.totalsaddlefit.com/recall or at https://www.totalsaddlefit.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall includes Shoulder Relief Cinches which are designed to hold the saddle in place on the horse. The leather cinch comes in black and brown colors and measures between 24 and 36 inches. The Total Saddle Fit name is located near the buckle on the cinch. This recall only includes cinches sold prior to August 2021, which can be identified by a Shoulder Relief Cinch with a round buckle and no center elastic on the cinch.
Details
- Units affected
- About 10,000
- Recall date
- June 26, 2025
- Brand
- Total Saddle Fit, LLC, of Jamul, California
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 19 reports of the cinch coming apart and the saddle falling off, including one report of a rider fracturing their ribs.
Online at totalsaddlefit.com as well as Hitching Post Tack Shop, Tack & Western Wear and Saddlery Direct nationwide from August 2015 through August 2021 for about $140.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Total Saddle Fit Recalls Western Saddle Cinches Due to Fall and Injury Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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