The stirrup leather can crack and break
By James Limbach ![]()
of ConsumerAffairs
August 13, 2014
of ConsumerAffairs
JPC Equestrian of Drums, Pa., is recalling about 1,200 HDR stirrup leathers.
The stirrup leather can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The company has received three reports of broken stirrup leathers. No injuries have been reported.
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 |
| -stretched Half Hole Stirrup Leather (1”x54”) | 54” | Oakbark | 845654066817 | 5046-O54 |
The stirrup leathers, manufactured in India, were 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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the stirrup leathers and contact JPC for a full refund.
Consumers may contact JPC Equestrian toll-free at (866) 273-3243 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.