Total Saddle Fit Recalls Western Saddle Cinches Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-06-26). Hazards: fall, injury. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25357 |
| Published | 2025-06-26 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-26 |
| Products | Shoulder Relief Saddle Cinches |
| Firm named in the title | Total Saddle Fit |
| Firms | Total Saddle Fit, LLC, of Jamul, California (importer) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Online at totalsaddlefit.com as well as Hitching Post Tack Shop, Tack & Western Wear and Saddlery Direct nationwide from August 2015 through August 2021 for about $140. |
Description
This recall includes Shoulder Relief Cinches which are designed to hold the saddle in place on the horse. The leather cinch comes in black and brown colors and measures between 24 and 36 inches. The Total Saddle Fit name is located near the buckle on the cinch. This recall only includes cinches sold prior to August 2021, which can be identified by a Shoulder Relief Cinch with a round buckle and no center elastic on the cinch.
Hazard
The cinch can come apart and cause the saddle to fall off, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Shoulder Relief Cinch and contact Total Saddle Fit for a free replacement, and instructions on how to return the original cinch (pre-paid shipping label will be provided). Total Saddle Fit is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 19 reports of the cinch coming apart and the saddle falling off, including one report of a rider fracturing their ribs.
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