English Riding Supply Recalls Ovation Protege Equestrian Helmets Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced February 9, 2023 CPSC #23116

Quick answer

English Riding Supply Recalls Ovation Protege Equestrian Helmets Due to Impact Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #23116, announced on February 9, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Ovation Protégé model equestrian helmets manufactured from December 2020 through December 2022 and sold in multiple colors and finishes. The Ovation Protégé is an equestrian helmet that is certified by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) to the ASTM F1163-15 standard. An SEI certification label, which includes the model name and date of manufacture, is located inside the helmets. "OV" is printed on the front of the helmets. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovation protégé helmets and return them to the retailer they were purchased from or to any ovation authorized dealer for a free replacement ovation deluxe schooler helmet or contact english riding supply for a $60 refund. the replacement helmet or refund will be provided upon return of the recalled helmet or proof of destruction of the recalled helmet. (consumers are not required to return the physical helmet to english riding supply.) to destroy recalled helmets, consumers should cut off the harness straps. consumers should email a photo of the cut harness and a photo of the interior manufacturing label, clearly showing the manufacturing date and serial number, to [email protected]. the manufacturing label is located on the interior foam liner underneath the comfort liner, so consumers will need to remove the comfort liner to access the manufacturing label.. Affected brands: English Riding Supply LLC, ERS Equestrian Inc., f/k/a English Riding Suppl Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Ovation Protégé model equestrian helmets manufactured from December 2020 through December 2022 and sold in multiple colors and finishes. The Ovation Protégé is an equestrian helmet that is certified by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) to the ASTM F1163-15 standard. An SEI certification label, which includes the model name and date of manufacture, is located inside the helmets. "OV" is printed on the front of the helmets.

Affected products

Equestrian helmets

Recalled brands

English Riding Supply LLC, ERS Equestrian Inc., f/k/a English Riding Suppl Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ovation Protégé helmets and return them to the retailer they were purchased from or to any Ovation authorized dealer for a free replacement Ovation Deluxe Schooler helmet or contact English Riding Supply for a $60 refund. The replacement helmet or refund will be provided upon return of the recalled helmet OR proof of destruction of the recalled helmet. (Consumers are not required to return the physical helmet to English Riding Supply.) To destroy recalled helmets, consumers should cut off the harness straps. Consumers should email a photo of the cut harness and a photo of the interior manufacturing label, clearly showing the manufacturing date and serial number, to [email protected]. The manufacturing label is located on the interior foam liner underneath the comfort liner, so consumers will need to remove the comfort liner to access the manufacturing label.

Recall date

February 9, 2023

Categories

Equestrian helmets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #23116?

CPSC recall #23116 covers English Riding Supply Recalls Ovation Protege Equestrian Helmets Due to Impact Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 9, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Ovation Protégé model equestrian helmets manufactured from December 2020 through December 2022 and sold in multiple colors and finishes. The Ovation Protégé is an equestrian helmet that is certified by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) to the ASTM F1163-15 standard. An SEI certification label, which includes the model name and date of manufacture, is located inside the helmets. "OV" is printed on the front of the helmets.

What is the remedy for recall #23116?

The CPSC remedy for recall #23116 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovation protégé helmets and return them to the retailer they were purchased from or to any ovation authorized dealer for a free replacement ovation deluxe schooler helmet or contact english riding supply for a $60 refund. the replacement helmet or refund will be provided upon return of the recalled helmet or proof of destruction of the recalled helmet. (consumers are not required to return the physical helmet to english riding supply.) to destroy recalled helmets, consumers should cut off the harness straps. consumers should email a photo of the cut harness and a photo of the interior manufacturing label, clearly showing the manufacturing date and serial number, to [email protected]. the manufacturing label is located on the interior foam liner underneath the comfort liner, so consumers will need to remove the comfort liner to access the manufacturing label.. 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 Ovation Protege Equestrian Helmets Due to Impact Injury Hazard 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/2023/English-Riding-Supply-Recalls-Ovation-Protege-Equestrian-Helmets-Due-to-Impact-Injury-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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