06/05/2012 // WPB, FL, USA // Injury Lawyers News // Nicole Howley // (press release)
Scranton, PA — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and English Riding Supply Inc. has voluntarily recalled Happy Mouth Wire Mouth Bits for injury risks that are posed to horses. The CPSC announced the nationwide recall on May 31, 2012.
The recall was issued after discovering that the steel braided wire in the mouthpiece that connects the bit one either side of the horse’s cheeks can become frayed, rusted or worn, which can cause the bit to break. When this occurs, the rider can lose control of the horse and fall off.
There have been four reports of broken wire bits that have caused injuries, including broken and fractured bones, bruises and back pain from falls.
“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 CPSC reported.
Consumers are advised to return to the bits the place of purchase, or return them directly to English Riding Supply for a refund.
For more information about the product recall, consumers can contact English Riding Supply toll-free at (866) 569-1600 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.englishridingsupply.com. Consumers can also email the firm at hmbits@englishridingsupply.com.
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