Shoulder Relief Saddle Cinches Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

Recall Summary
This recall involves Shoulder Relief Saddle Cinches manufactured by Total Saddle Fit, LLC, of Jamul, California. The recall was announced on June 26, 2025, and is identified by CPSC Recall Number 25357. The recall includes approximately 10,000 units sold in the United States. 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.

Affected Products
The recalled product is the Shoulder Relief Cinch, a leather saddle cinch designed to hold the saddle in place on a horse. The cinch is available in black and brown colors and measures between 24 and 36 inches. The name “Total Saddle Fit” is located near the buckle on the cinch. This recall applies only to cinches sold prior to August 2021. Affected cinches can be identified by a round buckle and the absence of center elastic on the cinch. The products were manufactured in India. The recalled items were sold online at totalsaddlefit.com and at retail locations including Hitching Post Tack Shop, Tack & Western Wear, and Saddlery Direct nationwide from August 2015 through August 2021. The approximate retail price was $140.

Hazard Information
The hazard associated with this product is that the cinch can come apart, causing the saddle to fall off. This poses fall and injury hazards to the rider. The firm has received 19 reports of the cinch coming apart and the saddle falling off. Among these reports, one incident involved a rider fracturing their ribs. No other injury details are specified in the recall notice.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Shoulder Relief Cinch. Consumers should contact Total Saddle Fit to receive a free replacement and instructions on how to return the original cinch. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided for the return. Total Saddle Fit is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free replacement cinch. Consumers are instructed to return the original recalled cinch using the pre-paid shipping label provided by Total Saddle Fit. No refund option is specified in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Total Saddle Fit by email at care@totalsaddlefit.com. For more information, consumers can visit the recall webpage at https://www.totalsaddlefit.com/recall or go to https://www.totalsaddlefit.com and click on “Safety Recall” at the bottom of the page. The recall notice does not provide a phone number for consumer contact.

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