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Product recall · CPSCDecember 14, 2023Serious
Weatherbeeta USA Collegiate Horse-Riding Saddles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The saddle's rivet or stirrup bar can break, causing the rider to fall, posing an injury hazard.
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.
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: Weatherbeeta USA at 800-526-6310 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at collegiaterecallusa@weatherbeeta.com, or online at www.weatherbeeta.com/collegiate-recall or www.Collegiatesaddlery.com and click on "Saddle Recall Information" for more information.
The product
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."
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,300
- Recall date
- December 14, 2023
- Brand
- WeatherBeeta USA Inc., of Easton, Pennsylvania
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 12 reports of saddle's rivet or stirrup bar breaking. One fall injury has been reported.
Dover Saddlery, Equss Now, Strafford Saddlery Shop, The Carousel Horse Tack and other stores nationwide and online at www.doversaddlery.com, www.smartpakequine.com, www.statelinetack.com and www.weatherbeeta.com from May 2019 through October 2023 for between $430 and $1,300, depending on the mode.
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: “Weatherbeeta USA Recalls Collegiate Horse-Riding Saddles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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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