Voluntary Product Recall for Vespucci Rubber Reins issued by World Equestrian Brands – September 20, 2024
Recall: Vespucci Rubber Reins
Dear Dover Saddlery Customers,
We have been notified by World Equestrian Brands that, out of an abundance of caution, they are initiating a voluntary recall of all Vespucci Rubber Reins sold between February 2024 and September 2024. The reins are being recalled due to quality and durability issues and reports of rein breakage. Please discontinue the use of reins immediately. This affects all models of rubber reins, including:
- Edwina Jumper Reins with Buckles – SKU: 811183
- Edwina Jumper Reins with Hook Studs – SKU: 811184
- Eventing Reins with Buckles – SKU: 811146
- Rubber Reins with Buckles – SKU: 811181
- Rubber Reins with Hook Studs – SKU: 811182
- Rubber Reins with Stops and Buckles – SKU: 811185
- Rubber Reins with Stops and Hook Studs – SKU: 811186
If you are a consumer who purchased from a Retail Tack Shop or Online:
If you purchased any of these reins between February and September 2024, please return the reins to the retail store or online retailer where you purchased them for a refund. If you are unable to return to the store where you purchased the reins, please contact World Equestrian Brands at 888.637.8463.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at DoverSaddlery.com/chat or email us with any additional questions. We are standing by.
Select Collegiate Saddles from Weatherbeeta USA – Voluntary Product Recall Announcement – October 31, 2023
There have been several instances where the top rivet securing the stirrup bar to the tree has broken. This could lead to a rider losing the use of a stirrup with a potential risk of a fall and possible injury.
Affected Collegiate Saddles include saddle models dated in the serial number range from March 2019 to July 2023:
- Lectern Dressage (Black) – all Lectern affected, regardless of manufacturing date
- Degree Mono Event (Black/Brown)
- Graduate (Black/Brown)
- Honour Close Contact (Black/Brown)
- Integrity Mono Dressage (Black)
- Warwick Close Contact (Black)
The affected product’s manufacturing date can be identified by the alphanumeric serial number stamped on the underflap of the saddle. The serial number is typically located on the left-hand side, under the saddle flap toward the back. In most saddles, the serial number will include the year within it (the last four digits), for example: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023.
If you believe you may have an affected saddle, please visit the WeatherBeeta web portal at: https://www.weatherbeeta.com/collegiate-recall.
Please note that the rest of the Collegiate range, including saddles not included in the recall, are entirely unaffected by this issue.
Ovation Protégé Matte Helmet and Ovation Protégé Helmet – Pending Voluntary Product Recall Announcement – December 23, 2022 – 2 p.m. EST
The US distributor of Ovation helmets, English Riding Supply (ERS), has notified Dover Saddlery of a pending voluntary recall of some of its Protégé Matte Helmets (Dover Saddlery item #36589) and Protégé Helmets (Dover Saddlery item #36587).
ERS has determined that some Ovation Protégé equestrian helmets may not comply with ASTM F1163-15 impact test requirements, even though the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) has certified the Ovation Protégé as compliant for many years. Impacted helmets have a manufactured date stamp (located inside the helmet) from December 2020 – December 2022.
Out of an abundance of caution, ERS has suggested that owners of Ovation Protégé Matte and Protégé helmets in only this date range should discontinue use and return them to the point of sale for an exchange of an Ovation Deluxe Schooler helmet. ERS and Dover Saddlery apologize for this inconvenience; safety is our number one priority.
Please feel free to contact us at DoverSaddlery.com/chat or email customerservice@doversaddlery.com with questions. We are standing by to help facilitate your return.
Banixx
Banixx has issued a recall on the following products:
- Banixx Wound Care 16oz – Product #0220012
- Banixx Shampoo 16oz – Product #0220464
Lot numbers: 16165 or 16166. The lot number is located on the back of the bottle by the barcode and appears sideways, alongside the expiration date.
Banixx states this is an isolated incident of quality control and is not based on the effectiveness of the solution nor the safety of the product.
Please contact us via chat, phone, or email customerservice@doversaddlery.com with questions.
