Stübben Steeltec Horseback Riding Stirrups Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 07264 · Aug 8, 2007 · Stübben North America, Inc.
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07264
- Date
- Aug 8, 2007
- Company
- Stübben North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Stübben Steeltec SEQ Stirrups
- Product type
- Horseback Riding Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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".
What can happen
The stirrup's hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the stirrups immediately and return them to Stübben to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Stübben has received two reports of the stirrups breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Stübben authorized dealers nationwide from August 2006 through May 2007 for about $100 per pair.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stübben steeltec seq stirrups?
Consumers should stop using the stirrups immediately and return them to Stübben to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The stirrup's hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.