Professional's Choice Sports Medicine Products Recalls Equine Bits Due to Fall Hazard
What was recalled
This recall involves Swivel Port mouthpiece versions of equine bits from the Bob Avila collection. The bits include the following models: Avila Santa Maria Swivel Port (model no. AVB-171), a 7 ¼" shank with a decorative silver design and swivel port mouthpiece; Avila Byron Swivel Port (model no. AVB-612), an 8" Gunmetal shank, swivel port mouthpiece; Avila Phoenix Swivel Port (model no. AVB-621), an 8" cheek with a silver and copper decorative sunflower at the top of the shank, and silver bar design on remainder of cheek; and Avila Sunflower Swivel Port (model no. AVB-222), a 7" shank with a decorative silver and copper floral design, swivel port mouthpiece.
Hazard
The bit can break during use, posing a fall hazard to a rider.
Injuries
The company has received five reports of bits breaking.No injuries have been reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Horse-riding supply stores nationwide and online at profchoice.com from January 2022 through March 2025 for between $120 and $160.
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