CPSC recall 21-063, announced January 6, 2021, covers Ozone 500® Density Bicycles (about 6,000 units). The locking hardware on the front wheel can become loose resulting in front wheel instability, posing fall and injury hazards. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Academy Sports + Outdoors for a free repair or free replacement hardware. Recall contact: call 888-922-2336, go to www.academy.com, or email customerservice@academy.com.
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Affected model numbers
The model number can be found on the seat tube.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Ozone 500 Density series bicycles. The model number can be found on the seat tube. "Ozone 500" is printed on the frame. The bicycles were sold in multiple colors. Model Number Description 164539 Ozone 500® Boys' Density 24 in Bicycle 162803 Ozone 500® Women's Density 26 in 18-Speed Bicycle 164537 Ozone 500® Girls' Density 24 in Bicycle 162805 Ozone 500® Men's Density 26 in 18-Speed Bicycle
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The locking hardware on the front wheel can become loose resulting in front wheel instability, posing fall and injury hazards.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Academy Sports + Outdoors for a free repair or free replacement hardware.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 21-063
- Units
- About 6,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2020 through November 2020 for about $115.
- Importer
- Academy, Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Recall contact information
Academy Sports + Outdoors toll-free at 888-922-2336 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily, customerservice@academy.com, or online at www.academy.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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