CPSC2019-03-19
Weatherbeeta USA Recalls Riding Saddles Due to Fall Hazard
Weatherbeeta USA Inc., of Edison, N.J.
Hazard
The recalled saddles were manufactured with screws that were too short, causing the girth of the saddle to detach from the tree of the saddle, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Collegiate saddles and contact the firm for a free repair.
Sold at
Carousel Tack Shoppe, Rocking B Saddle Shop, Strafford Saddlery and other saddlery stores nationwide and online at www.StateLineTack.com from August 2016 through October 2018 for between about $400 and $1,350.
Affected count
About 1,600 (In addition, about 70 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Collegiate riding saddles
Consumer contact
Weatherbeeta USA toll-free at 877-927-4337 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@collegiatesaddlery.com or online at www.Collegiatesaddlery.com and click on “Contact Us” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Weatherbeeta-USA-Recalls-Riding-Saddles-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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