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Nathe Bits for Horses recalled over an injury risk
Product recall for Nathe Bits for Horses presenting a risk of injuries as the bit can break and cause the rider to lose control.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
The risk with Nathe Bits for Horses is physical injury.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- 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
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2205-0250). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Nathe Bits for Horses presenting a risk of injuries as the bit can break and cause the rider to lose control.
The risk
The plastic connectors of the bit become brittle and can break. A rider could lose control of the horse, fall and suffer injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users. (See below for more information)
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please see: https://pferdesport.sprenger.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Pferdesport/Nathe_Rueckruf_EN.pdf
Additional information
PSD case number: 2205-0250
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Single- and double-jointed horse bits with built-in plastic connectors and a pink “N” sticker on the bit end, for use in horses’ mouth to guide and control the horse
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Nathe Bits for Horses been recalled?
The risk with Nathe Bits for Horses is physical injury. 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
