Product recallOPSS
Horze Horse Riding Vests recalled over an injury risk
Product recall for Horze horse riding vests presenting a high risk of injuries as the minimum shock absorption threshold was exceeded, meaning users may not receive sufficient protection if an accident occurs.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
6 identifiers listed for this notice.
Horze Horse Riding Vests
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Horze Titan Children
- Horze Titan Adults
- Horze Verus Children
- Horze Verus Adults
- 37057
- 37012
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- All riding vests of the above models sold since 1 January 2020.
What to do now
Horze Horse Riding Vests has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2204-0293). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Horze horse riding vests presenting a high risk of injuries as the minimum shock absorption threshold was exceeded, meaning users may not receive sufficient protection if an accident occurs.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of injuries as the shock absorption thresholds were exceeded by 2-3 times upon technical inspection, meaning that users may not receive the required protection should they fall from, or be injured by, a horse.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 or the relevant standard, EN 13158:2018.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.
Advice to consumers
Horze placed a temporary ban on the supply of the product and withdrew all product from the market in February 2022. Horze have since recalled the products from end users and have contacted distributors and consumers.
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2204-0293
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Black padded horse-riding vest with a white ‘Z’ logo on right side of vest. Affected EAN list available here.
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Questions
Why has Horze Horse Riding Vests been recalled?
Horze Horse Riding Vests has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
