The bit can break during use, posing a fall hazard to a rider.
View The Official CPSC Recall Notice
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.
Incidents/Injuries
The company has received five reports of bits breaking.
Name of Product: Swivel Port equine bits from Bob Avila collection
Recall Date: June 26, 2025
Recall Number: 25-358
Hazard: The bit can break during use, posing a fall hazard to a rider.
Sold At: Horse-riding supply stores nationwide and online at profchoice.com from January 2022 through March 2025 for between $120 and $160.
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.
Units: About 1,135
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
Professional’s Choice Sports Medicine Products Inc. toll-free at 800-331-9421 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at info@profchoice.com or online at https://profchoice.com/recalls or https://profchoice.com and select “Recalls” from the Customer Care menu.
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