CPSC recall · Reported February 9, 2023
English Riding Supply Recalls Ovation Protege Equestrian Helmets Due to Impact Injury Hazard
The recalled helmets fail to meet the impact requirements of the ASTM F1163-15 standard for this type of helmet, posing an impact injury hazard to riders who fall.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Ovation Protégé model equestrian helmets manufactured from December ….
English Riding Supply Recalls Ovation Protege Equestrian Helmets Due to Impact Injury Haz… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 9, 2023. Reason: The recalled helmets fail to meet the impact requirements of the ASTM F1163-15 standard for this type of helm…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ovation Protégé helmets and return t…. Verify recall #23116 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The recalled helmets fail to meet the impact requirements of the ASTM F1163-15 standard for this type of helm….
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- February 9, 2023
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23116 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 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.
Reason for recall
The recalled helmets fail to meet the impact requirements of the ASTM F1163-15 standard for this type of helmet, posing an impact injury hazard to riders who fall.
Remedy, what to do
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 helmets@englishridingsupply.com. 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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23116 |
| Date reported | February 9, 2023 |
| Date initiated | February 9, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 49,300 (In addition, about 5,270 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 the recalled Ovation Protégé helmets and return them to the retailer they were purchased …
- Check the recall number (23116) 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
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