JPC Equestrian Recalls Stirrup Leathers Due to Fall Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Aug 12, 2014, 02:54 ET

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: HDR Stirrup Leathers

Hazard: The stirrup leather can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: JPC Equestrian toll-free at (866) 273-3243 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at JPC Equestrian's website www.breeches.com and click on the "Recall Notification" link for more information.

To see photos of the recalled products, go to http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/JPC-Equestrian-Recalls-Stirrup-Leathers/

Recall Details

Units: About 1,200

Description: This recall involves five models of pre-stretched stirrup leathers. The stirrup leathers are branded with the HDR logo and name "HENRI DE RIVEL". The item number and UPC code are located on the hang tag. The following models are included in the recall:

Product Name	Length	Color	UPC Code	Item Number
HDR Pre-stretched Stirrup Leathers	54"	Oakbark	845654040350	4004-O54
HDR Pre-stretched Stirrup Leathers	54"	Hazelnut	845654040343	4004-H54
HDR Child's Pre-stretched Stirrup Leathers	48"	Oakbark	845654040367	4005-O48
HDR Advantage Pre-stretched Stirrup Leather	54"	Oakbark	845654069238	5067-O54
Pre-stretched Half Hole Stirrup Leather (1"x54")	54"	Oakbark	845654066817	5046-O54

Incidents/Injuries: JPC has received three reports of broken stirrup leathers. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the stirrup leathers and contact JPC for a full refund.

Sold at: Choice Brands/Horse Loverz, Dover Saddlery, The Equestrian Corner and other equestrian supply retailers nationwide from October 2013 to May 2014 from between $30 and $40.

Importer: JPC Equestrian Inc., of Drums, Pa.

Manufacturer: Ducks N Drakes, of Kampur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Manufactured in: India

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