CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The steel braided wire in the mouthpiece that connects the bit on either side of the horse's cheeks can become frayed, rusted or worn, which can cause the bit to break. If this happens, the rider can lose control and fall from the horse.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 31, 2012

English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury

This recall involves eight models of Happy Mouth wire mouth bits used with a bridle in horseback riding. The bits involved in this recall have steel braided wire running through the plastic mouthpiece and most with a metal ring on each end. Model numbers included in the recall are 462172SS, 462177SS, 462181SS, 462184SS, 464123SS, 466898SS, 466904SS and 467248SS. Model numbers can be found on a label attached to the product. "Happy Mouth" is engraved on the plastic mouthpiece.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using these bits and return them to the retailer where purchased or return the bits directly to English Riding Supply for a refund.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact English Riding Supply toll-free at (866) 569-1600 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.englishridingsupply.com Consumers can also email the firm at hmbits@englishridingsupply.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Equestrian riding stores, tack shops, saddlery dealers nationwide, through mail order and by online equestrian retailers from July 2003 through April 2012 for between $30 and $51.
Injuries
The firm has received four reports of wire bits that have broken and resulted in reports of injuries including broken and fractured bones, bruises and back pain from falls.
Manufacturer
Soyo International Corp, of Kobe, Japan
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
12190

Product Information

Product Name
Happy Mouth Wire Mouth Bits
Product Type
Horseback Riding (Activity, Apparel or Equipment)
Number of Units
About 3,400
Manufacturer Name
Soyo International Corp, of Kobe, Japan
Imported By
English Riding Supply Inc., of Scranton, Pa.
Manufactured In
Korea

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 569-1600
Website www.englishridingsupply.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, please contact English Riding Supply toll-free at (866) 569-1600 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.englishridingsupply.com. Consumers can also email the firm at hmbits@englishridingsupply.com