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English Riding Supply Recalls Ovation Protege Equestrian Helmets Due to Impact Injury Hazard — CPSC recall 23116
Published notice; closure not supplied
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Source date Feb 9, 2023. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.
Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; check FSIS directly. Source coverage and dates.
What the record says
- Product
- This recall involves Ovation Protégé model equestrian helmets manufactured from December 2020 through December 2022 and sold in multiple colors and finishes. The Ovation Protégé is an equestrian helmet that is certified by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) to the ASTM F1163-15 standard. An SEI certification label, which includes the model name and date of manufacture, is located inside the helmets. "OV" is printed on the front of the helmets.
- Reason
- The recalled helmets fail to meet the impact requirements of the ASTM F1163-15 standard for this type of helmet, posing an impact injury hazard to riders who fall.
- Classification
- Not supplied
- Recalling firm
- English Riding Supply LLC, of Scranton, Pennsylvania (12/31/2021-Present); ERS Equestrian Inc., f/k/a English Riding Suppl Inc., of Scranton, Pennsylvania (Prior to 12/31/2021)
- Quantity
- About 49,300 (In addition, about 5,270 were sold in Canada)
- Agency-reported status
- Published recall notice
- Source record identifier
- 23116
Lot and product identifiers
| Label field | Details supplied by the agency |
|---|---|
| Lot, code or applicability | Read the product description and official photos for model and lot identifiers. |
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Distribution
Not supplied
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Dates in the source
- Last publish date
- Feb 9, 2023
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