LeMieux has recalled its Junior Vector Balance Stirrups following safety concerns.
In an announcement yesterday (Tuesday 10 November), the equestrian retailer asked riders to stop using the product immediately as a recent review, which was prompted by customer feedback, showed that the Junior Stirrups can catch a rider’s boot during a fall.
The review discovered that the upstand that supports the release arm, combined with the size of the foot opening, can stop the foot from coming free, even when the release arm has opened.
The recall affects all three colourways, Aluminium, Black and Rose Gold, sold at lemieux.com and through equestrian retailers between February 2025 and November 2026. LeMieux’s adult Vector Balance, Vector Control and Vector Flex stirrups are not affected.
“We take full responsibility”
“Please stop using the Junior Stirrups straight away, whatever the rider’s foot size,” said Dan Mahoney, chief executive officer at LeMieux.
“We’ve found that in a fall, the stirrup can catch a rider’s boot even when the release arm has opened. That isn’t good enough for any rider, so we’re recalling every pair.
“We designed this stirrup and we take full responsibility for putting it right. I’m sorry to every rider and family affected.”
How to return the product
LeMieux have stopped selling the Junior Vector Balance Stirrups and have asked retailers to do the same. Customers who bought the product are being contacted directly.
To return your stirrups, register at lemieux.com/product-recall. A prepaid label will then be sent to you so you can return them for free. Full refunds or a LeMieux voucher will be given, receipts are not required.
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