Professional's Choice Sports Medicine Products Recalls Equine Bits Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-06-26). Hazards: fall. Models: AVB-171, AVB-612, AVB-621, AVB-222. About 1,135 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25358 |
| Published | 2025-06-26 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-26 |
| Products | Swivel Port equine bits from Bob Avila collection |
| Firm named in the title | Professional's Choice Sports Medicine Products |
| Firms | Professional's Choice Sports Medicine Products Inc., of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,135 |
| Model numbers | AVB-171, AVB-612, AVB-621, AVB-222 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Horse-riding supply stores nationwide and online at profchoice.com from January 2022 through March 2025 for between $120 and $160. |
Description
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received five reports of bits breaking.No injuries have been reported.
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