Swivel Port equine bits from Bob Avila collection recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

June 26, 2025

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Professional's Choice Sports Medicine Products Recalls Equine Bits Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

25358

Sold / distributed

Horse-riding supply stores nationwide and online at profchoice.com from January 2022 through March 2025 for between $120 and $160.

Why it was recalled

The bit can break during use, posing a fall hazard to a rider.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bits and contact Professional's Choice Sports Medicine Products to receive a full refund or free replacement. Upon receipt of the product, Professional's Choice will send a refund payment by check or ship a replacement product, whichever the consumer prefers. Professional's Choice will provide a pre-paid shipping label to consumers. Consumers can also contact the retailer from which the product was originally purchased for a refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.