CPSC recall 24-734, announced December 14, 2023, covers WeatherBeeta Collegiate English Horse-Riding Saddles (about 2,300 units). The saddle's rivet or stirrup bar can break, causing the rider to fall, posing an injury hazard. The notice cites 12 incident reports and 1 injury. 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. Recall contact: call 800-526-6310, go to www.weatherbeeta.com/collegiate-recall, or email collegiaterecallusa@weatherbeeta.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The manufacturing date, in MM-YYYY format, is the last six digits of the serial number.
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The saddle's rivet or stirrup bar can break, causing the rider to fall, posing an injury hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of saddle's rivet or stirrup bar breaking. One fall injury has been reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- WeatherBeeta
- Recall number
- 24-734
- Units
- About 2,300
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- WeatherBeeta USA Inc., of Easton, Pennsylvania
Recall contact information
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.
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