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Academy Sports + Outdoors Ozone 500 Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The rear shock spring on the bicycles can become stuck, creating a pinch point between the spring and the seat, posing a risk of injury, or causing the bicycles to stop unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,860
- Recall date
- July 14, 2021
- Brand
- Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Academy has received one report of a person injuring their hand under the seat when the rear shock spring compressed.
Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2020 through May 2021 for about $300.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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