Happy Mouth Wire Mouth Bits for Horses

Product description

This recall involves Happy Mouth Centre Roller Pro King Dee Bit, Model 467248 wire mouth bit used with a bridle in horseback riding.

This bit comes in 12.7 centimetre (5 inch), 14 centimetre (5.5 inch), and 14.6 centimetre (5.75 inch) sizes. The bits involved in this recall have steel braided wire running through the plastic mouthpiece with a metal ring on each end. Model numbers can be found on a label attached to the product. "Happy Mouth" is engraved on the plastic mouthpiece.

Additional recalled model numbers sold outside of Canada are as follows: 462172SS, 462177SS, 462181SS, 462184SS, 464123SS, 466898SS, and 466904SS.

Hazard identified

The steel braided wire in the mouthpiece that connects the bit on either side of the horse's cheeks can become frayed, rusted or worn, which can cause the bit to break. If this happens, the rider can lose control and fall from the horse.

In the United States, there have been four reports of wire bits that have broken and resulted in reports of injuries including broken and fractured bones, bruises and back pain from falls.

Health Canada and Cavalier Equestrian have not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians involving these bits.

Number sold

Approximately 10 of the recalled bits were sold at equestrian riding stores, tack shops, and saddlery dealers in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from 2010 to 2011.

Place of origin

Made in Korea.

Companies

Manufacturer

Soyo International Corp.

Kobe

JAPAN

Distributor

Cavalier Equestrian Inc.

Stratford

Ontario

CANADA

Tel: 519-273-3122