The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of about 500 Stübben Steeltec SEQ Stirrups. According to reports, the stirrups’ hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders. Stübben has received two reports of the stirrups breaking, but no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using the stirrups immediately and return them to Stübben to receive a full refund.
The recalled stirrups 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 inches, 4 ¾ inches, and 5 inches at Stübben-authorized dealers nationwide from August 2006 through May 2007 for about $100 per pair.
For additional information, contact Stübben North America Inc. at (800) 550-1110 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit www.stubbennorthamerica.com.
To see this recall on CPSC’s website, including pictures of the recalled product, visit www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07264.html.
Abigail Boatwright is a freelance writer and photographer based in Texas, and is the editor of Horse Illustrated’s sister publication, Western Life Today.
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