Collegiate English Horse-Riding Saddles recalled due to fall hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled saddles and contact Weatherbeeta for instructions to return the recalled saddle to receive a free replacement saddle.
Affected products
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”.
Issue
The saddle’s rivet or stirrup bar can break, causing the rider to fall, posing an injury hazard.
As of January 10, 2024 the company has received no reports of rivet or stirrup bar breakage in Canada.
What you should 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.
For more information, consumers can contact Weatherbeeta USA at 800-526-6310 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday; by 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.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 145 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from May 2019 through October 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in India
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