English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury

Active Recall Announced May 31, 2012 CPSC #12190

Quick answer

English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury is CPSC recall #12190, announced on May 31, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves eight models of Happy Mouth wire mouth bits used with a bridle in horseback riding. The bits involved in this recall have steel braided wire running through the plastic mouthpiece and most with a metal ring on each end. Model numbers included in the recall are 462172SS, 462177SS, 462181SS, 462184SS, 464123SS, 466898SS, 466904SS and 467248SS. Model numbers can be found on a label attached to the product. "Happy Mouth" is engraved on the plastic mouthpiece. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these bits and return them to the retailer where purchased or return the bits directly to english riding supply for a refund.. Affected brands: Soyo International Corp, English Riding Supply Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves eight models of Happy Mouth wire mouth bits used with a bridle in horseback riding. The bits involved in this recall have steel braided wire running through the plastic mouthpiece and most with a metal ring on each end. Model numbers included in the recall are 462172SS, 462177SS, 462181SS, 462184SS, 464123SS, 466898SS, 466904SS and 467248SS. Model numbers can be found on a label attached to the product. "Happy Mouth" is engraved on the plastic mouthpiece.

Affected products

Happy Mouth Wire Mouth Bits

Recalled brands

Soyo International Corp, English Riding Supply Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these bits and return them to the retailer where purchased or return the bits directly to English Riding Supply for a refund.

Recall date

May 31, 2012

Categories

Horseback Riding (Activity, Apparel or Equipment)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12190?

CPSC recall #12190 covers English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 31, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves eight models of Happy Mouth wire mouth bits used with a bridle in horseback riding. The bits involved in this recall have steel braided wire running through the plastic mouthpiece and most with a metal ring on each end. Model numbers included in the recall are 462172SS, 462177SS, 462181SS, 462184SS, 464123SS, 466898SS, 466904SS and 467248SS. Model numbers can be found on a label attached to the product. "Happy Mouth" is engraved on the plastic mouthpiece.

What is the remedy for recall #12190?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12190 is consumers should immediately stop using these bits and return them to the retailer where purchased or return the bits directly to english riding supply for a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/English-Riding-Supply-Recalls-Wire-Mouth-Bits-for-Horses-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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