Professional's Choice Sports Medicine Products has recalled about 1,135 Swivel Port equine bits from the Bob Avila collection. The bits can break while in use, which poses a serious fall hazard to riders. The recall includes four specific models—Santa Maria, Byron, Phoenix, and Sunflower—sold at horse-riding supply stores and online between January 2022 and March 2025. The company has received five reports of bits breaking, although no injuries have been reported at this time.
The bit can break while a rider is using it, causing a loss of control and posing a risk of falling from the horse. Five incidents of breakage have been reported.
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.
Models include various shank lengths (7", 7 1/4", and 8") and decorative designs including silver, copper, gunmetal, and sunflower patterns.
Recalled Avila Santa Maria Swivel Port equine bit model number AVB-171
Recalled Avila Sunflower Swivel Port equine bit model number AVB-222
Recalled Avila Byron Swivel Port equine bit model number AVB-612
Recalled Avila Phoenix Swivel Port equine bit with model number AVB-621
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response