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Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Recall 21-163 · July 14, 2021 · Academy Sports + Outdoors

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and bring them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a free repair or a full refund. Consumers can also contact Academy Sports + Outdoors for a replacement shock and repair instructions or to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the bicycle for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
21-163 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 14, 2021
Brand
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Ozone 500® Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles
Hazard
Fall and Injury Hazards
Hazard type
Electric shockFalls and tip-overs
Remedy
Refund, Replace, Repair
Units
About 3,860
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 14, 2021

What was recalled

This recall involves the Ozone 500 Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles. "Ozone 500" is printed on the frame. The girls' bicycle frame is fuchsia with black script and the boys' bicycle frame is black with red script. The following style numbers can be found on the seat tube. Style Number Description 164538 Ozone 500 Girls' Elevate 24 in Bicycles 164540 Ozone 500 Boys' Elevate 24 in Bicycles

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Ozone 500® Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles · About 3,860 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2020 through May 2021 for about $300.; Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

Academy has received one report of a person injuring their hand under the seat when the rear shock spring compressed.

Consumer contact

Academy Sports + Outdoors toll-free at 888-922-2336 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily, email at customerservice@academy.com, or online at www.academy.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Academy Sports + Outdoors appears in 9 CPSC recalls on record. See all Academy Sports + Outdoors recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ozone 500® Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles (About 3,860 units). This recall involves the Ozone 500 Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall and Injury Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and bring them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a free repair or a full refund. Consumers can also contact Academy Sports + Outdoors for a replacement shock and repair instructions or to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the bicycle for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 14, 2021. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.