On March 19, 2019, Weatherbeeta USA recalled their collegiate riding saddles due to a dangerous hazard. According to the recall (recall number 19-085) that applies to approximately 1,600 units, the defective saddles were manufactured with screws that were too short – resulting in the girth of the saddle detaching from the tree of the saddle. This defect can cause the rider to suddenly fall and suffer injuries.
The recall includes the following 16 models of the riding saddles:
- Warwick Close Contact Saddle
- Triumph Jump Saddle
- Scholar All Purpose Saddle with Round Cantle
- Lectern Dressage Saddle
- Intellect Dressage Saddle
- Integrity Mono Dressage Saddle
- Houghton All Purpose Saddle
- Honour Close Contact Saddle
- Hartpury Dressage Saddle
- Graduate Close Contact Saddle
- Esteem Dressage Saddle
- Degree Mono Event Saddle
- Chatsworth Dressage Saddle
- Chatsworth All Purpose Saddle
- Burghley Dressage Saddle
- Bitcon All Purpose Saddle
The models included in the recall were purchased from August 2016 to October 2018 at prices between $400 and $1,350. The defective products were sold at Carousel Tack Shoppe, Strafford Saddlery, Rocking B Saddle Shop, and online at www.StateLineTack.com.
According to the recall, no incidents or injuries have been reported so far. The recall recommends that all consumers that own any of the recalled saddles to stop using the product and contact the company as soon as possible for a free repair.
Do you own one of the saddles included in the recall? Did you suffer a fall due to the defective product? If you were unaffected by the defective saddle, you would benefit the most from contacting the company for a free repair. However, if you were directly affected by the defective product (that is, you fell and suffered injuries), you should not follow the recommendations stated on the recall. Instead, you should seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
After suffering harm due to a defective product, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. If you are in need of legal expertise, do not hesitate to contact the experts at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling a variety of personal injury claims, including defective product claims. If you would like to learn more about your right to take action against Weatherbeeta USA after being harmed by their defective products, you could be certain that our lawyers will provide you with the guidance that you need. For more information, do not hesitate to contact our law firm as soon as possible.
Understanding the Dangers of the Defective Product
According to the recall issued by Weatherbeeta USA, the saddles involved in the recall were manufactured with screws that were too short. Because the screws are too short, the saddles are not assembled correctly or safely, resulting in the girth and tree of the saddle detaching. When this happens, the rider can fall. Without a doubt, riders are always at risk of falls and injuries when riding horses. However, a defective saddle significantly increases these risks. If riders fall due to defective saddles, they could suffer a variety of injuries, including the following:
- Bruises
- Sprains and strains
- Broken bones
- Wrist, shoulder, and elbow injuries
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Pelvic injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Head injuries
Although some of these injuries could be minor, most of the injuries listed above have the potential to be severe and life-altering. Did you suffer any of the injuries listed above? Were you left with unbearable medical bills? Were you left unable to work and earn income? Regardless of how you were affected by the defective riding saddle, you might have grounds to take action against Weatherbeeta USA. For more information, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
Weatherbeeta USA – Understanding Their Liability
All companies have a duty to their consumers. They have the duty to provide their consumers with products that are safe to use for their intended purpose. To exercise this duty of care, companies are supposed to do everything within their reach to ensure that their products are safe for consumer use prior to making the products available to consumers. Unfortunately, many companies do not do enough to prevent defective products from becoming available for consumer use. When defective products are made available for purchase, companies are breaching their duty of care. As soon as a breach of duty (making defective products available for consumer use) results in falls and injuries, the company could be liable for all the harm suffered due to their defective products. Would you like to learn more about the Weatherbeeta USA liability for the harm that you suffered due to their defective product? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible.
Do You Have the Right to Sue?
Do you have the right to file a product liability claim after a defective product caused you any sort of harm? To file a product liability claim, at least one of the following must be present:
- A defect in the product’s design
- A defect in the product’s labeling
- A defect in the product’s manufacturing
According to the recall, the defect present in the product is due to an issue in manufacturing. Because of this, consumers harmed by the defective products have the right to pursue a claim against Weatherbeeta USA. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a claim against a company liable for the injuries caused by a defective product, do not hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm today.
Could You Recover Compensation?
If your product liability claim reaches a successful outcome, you might be eligible to recover compensation. Although every claim is different, some of the following types of compensation could be available for recovery:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
If you contact the company to address the harm that you suffered due to their defective product, they might offer you a refund or a free repair. The harm that you suffered is worth much more than a refund or a free repair. When you allow the product liability attorneys at Normandie Law Firm to handle your claim, you can be certain that our experts will actively fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim. If you would like our defective product attorneys to handle your claim and help you recover the compensation that you deserve, do not hesitate to contact our law firm today.
Filing Your Claim on Time
Without a doubt, you have the right to take action against the company liable for the harm that you suffered due to a defective product. However, it is possible to lose your right to sue any liable parties – meaning that you could be left without the compensation that you deserve. All claims are subject to specific statutes of limitations – or deadlines. Product liability claims are subject to a 2-year statute of limitations; therefore, victims of defective products only have two years to file their claims. If they fail to file their claims within the two years allowed by the applicable deadline, injured victims could lose their right to sue and receive compensation. If you would like to learn more about the timeline that applies to your claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
Important Steps to Take
Unfortunately, many victims who suffer injuries due to defective products are unsuccessful in pursuing their claims because of the actions that they take. To increase your chances of reaching a successful outcome for your defective product claim, you should do all of the following:
- Seek medical attention
- Take photographs of your injuries
- Contact the company to report the defect/the harm that you suffered
- Stop using the defective riding saddle
- Keep the defective product in a safe place (where it will not be altered/damaged)
- Do not try to repair the defect yourself
- Do not agree to allow the company to provide you with a repair, a refund, or a replacement
- Do not send the defective product back to the company
- Do not sign any documents when prompted by the company before discussing your situation with a lawyer
- Gather all records surrounding the harm that you suffered
- Gather all records surrounding your purchase of the defective product
- Seek legal assistance
For more information about the things that you could do to prepare to pursue your claim and even better the chances of a successful outcome, do not hesitate to contact our law firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the legal guidance that you need to take action against the party liable for the harm that you suffered.
Contact the Product Liability Lawyers at Normandie Law Firm
Did you suffer an injury due to a defective saddle? If you fell and suffered an injury due to the defective saddle that was recently recalled, you might be interested in learning more about your right to take action against the party liable for the harm that you suffered. If you would like to learn more about your right to take action against a company after you were harmed by a defective product, we recommend that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You should contact the product liability lawyers at Normandie Law Firm today. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm that has dedicated many years to handling a variety of personal injury claims, including product liability and defective product claims. Our lawyers have many years of experience and are ready to handle your claim. Our experienced attorneys will evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to take action against the party liable for your injuries.
Normandie Law Firm is dedicated to representing all victims who have been harmed by defective products. Unfortunately, many people do not seek legal assistance because they fear the fees that they might have to pay. At Normandie Law Firm, we are dedicated to ensuring that all victims of defective products have access to our legal services; therefore, we offer free legal services. Our firm offers both free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our defective product lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. If you want to begin your claim or continue your claim (after your claim was misdirected by an incompetent lawyer), you could be certain that our attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to file a successful product liability lawsuit against Weatherbeeta USA or any other company that harmed you with a defective product. If you are ready to schedule a free consultation or a free second opinion, contact our law firm today.
Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for any of our services. Because our law firm is also based on contingency, our clients will never have to worry about paying legal fees until after your defective product claim reaches a successful outcome. If you would like to discuss your claim with our lawyers, contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.
