Stübben Steeltec Horseback Riding Stirrups recall: Fall Hazard
Stübben Steeltec Horseback Riding Stirrups Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Stübben Steeltec Horseback Riding Stirrups recalled?
The stirrup's hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the stirrups immediately and return them to Stübben to receive a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Stübben North America, Inc. at (800) 550-1110 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.stubbennorthamerica.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Stübben Steeltec SEQ Stirrups
- Company
- Stübben North America, Inc., of Troy, Va.
- Quantity
- About 500
- Sold at
- Stübben authorized dealers nationwide from August 2006 through May 2007 for about $100 per pair.
- Recall date
- August 8, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Stübben has received two reports of the stirrups breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled stirrups are attached by straps to a saddle and are used by horseback riders to help them mount a horse or for support while riding. They are made of stainless steel and have a hinge on each side. "Stübben STEELtec" is printed on the stirrups. They were sold in three sizes: 4 ½", 4 ¾", and 5".