Riding Stirrups Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

(riding) stirrup

n. - 馬鐙, 馬鐙形的工具, 馬鐙鐵

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - あぶみ

stirrup 是改變(騎兵)歷史的發明 可能西元一世紀在西伯利亞處首先登場
中國在五世紀 日韓六世紀 隨後再傳到歐洲
今天介紹的美國產品召回事件採用的材料是鋼材 製造地點是巴基斯坦

Stübben Steeltec Horseback Riding Stirrups Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Stübben Steeltec SEQ Stirrups

Units: About 500

Importer: Stübben North America, Inc., of Troy, Va.

Hazard: The stirrup’s hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Incidents/Injuries: Stübben has received two reports of the stirrups breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled stirrups are attached by straps to a saddle and are used by horseback riders to help them mount a horse or for support while riding. They are made of stainless steel and have a hinge on each side. “Stübben STEELtec” is printed on the stirrups. They were sold in three sizes: 4 ½”, 4 ¾”, and 5”.

Sold at: Stübben authorized dealers nationwide from August 2006 through May 2007 for about $100 per pair.

Manufactured in: Pakistan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the stirrups immediately and return them to Stübben to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Stübben North America, Inc. at (800) 550-1110 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.stubbennorthamerica.com

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stir·rup (stûr'əp, stĭr'-)
n.

1. A flat-based loop or ring hung from either side of a horse's saddle to support the rider's foot in mounting and riding; a stirrup iron.
2. A part or device shaped like an inverted U in which something is supported, held, or fixed.
3. Nautical. A rope on a ship that hangs from a yard and has an eye at the end through which a footrope is passed for support.
4. Anatomy. See stapes. 值得去一覽我們器官構造之精妙
   

[Middle English stirope, from Old English stīgrāp : stīgan, to mount + rāp, rope.]

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