CPSC recall · Reported May 31, 2012
English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury
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 ha…
Soyo International Corp, of Kobe, Japan recalled This recall involves eight models of Happy Mouth wire mouth bits used with a bridle in ho….
English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by Soyo International Corp, of Kobe, Japan in May 31, 2012. Reason: The steel braided wire in the mouthpiece that connects the bit on either side of the horse's cheeks can becom…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these bits and return them to the retailer where …. Verify recall #12190 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Soyo International Corp, of Kobe, Japan issued this CPSC recall-The steel braided wire in the mouthpiece that connects the bit on either side of the horse's cheeks can becom….
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- agency class
- May 31, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12190 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12190 |
| Date reported | May 31, 2012 |
| Date initiated | May 31, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Soyo International Corp, of Kobe, Japan |
| Affected scope | About 3,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using these bits and return them to the retailer where purchased or return the bits directly to…
- Check the recall number (12190) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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