Total Saddle Fit Recalls Western Saddle Cinches Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 25357 · Jun 26, 2025 · Total Saddle Fit
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25357
- Date
- Jun 26, 2025
- Company
- Total Saddle Fit
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Shoulder Relief Saddle Cinches
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall includes Shoulder Relief Cinches which are designed to hold the saddle in place on the horse. The leather cinch comes in black and brown colors and measures between 24 and 36 inches. The Total Saddle Fit name is located near the buckle on the cinch. This recall only includes cinches sold prior to August 2021, which can be identified by a Shoulder Relief Cinch with a round buckle and no center elastic on the cinch.
What can happen
The cinch can come apart and cause the saddle to fall off, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Shoulder Relief Cinch and contact Total Saddle Fit for a free replacement, and instructions on how to return the original cinch (pre-paid shipping label will be provided). Total Saddle Fit is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 19 reports of the cinch coming apart and the saddle falling off, including one report of a rider fracturing their ribs.
- Sold at
- Online at totalsaddlefit.com as well as Hitching Post Tack Shop, Tack & Western Wear and Saddlery Direct nationwide from August 2015 through August 2021 for about $140.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shoulder relief saddle cinches?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Shoulder Relief Cinch and contact Total Saddle Fit for a free replacement, and instructions on how to return the original cinch (pre-paid shipping label will be provided). Total Saddle Fit is contacting all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The cinch can come apart and cause the saddle to fall off, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
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.