CPSC recall 26-202, announced January 22, 2026, covers Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chairs (about 35,300 units). The recalled chairs' legs can break, posing injury and fall hazards to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund. Recall contact: call 888-922-2336, go to www.academy.com/product-recalls, or email customerservice@academy.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"ACADEMY, LTD," "177296" and the manufacture date in MM/YYYY format are printed on the tracking label sewn onto the seat of the chair.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Academy Sports + Outdoors' Magellan-branded Odyssey Rocker Chairs with date codes 07/2025 or 08/2025 sold from September 2025 to October 2025. The recalled folding chairs were sold in charcoal, navy, olive green and teal and measure about 25.2" long by 5.5" deep by 37.4" high when folded or 25.4" long by 25.2" deep by 37.4" high when opened. They have a metal frame with a mesh backrest, a carrying handle and a drink holder on the side. The Magellan Outdoors logo is printed on the front of the backrest. Only chairs manufactured between July 2025 through August 2025 are included in this recall. "ACADEMY, LTD," "177296" and the manufacture date in MM/YYYY format are printed on the tracking label sewn onto the seat of the chair.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the tracking label sewn onto the seat of the chair
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2025 through October 2025
- Price paid
- $50
Why it was recalled
The recalled chairs' legs can break, posing injury and fall hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Academy Sports + Outdoors has received one report of the chair's legs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Academy's Customer Care to return the chair by mail at no cost.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 888-922-2336, go to www.academy.com/product-recalls, or email customerservice@academy.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Academy Ltd., dba Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 26-202
- Units
- About 35,300
- Manufactured in
- Cambodia
- Sold at / sales period
- Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide and online at academy.com from September 2025 through October 2025 for about $50.
- Importer
- Academy Ltd., dba Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
This recall in context
Compared with the 129 chair recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 35,300 units: the 35th-largest of 119 chair recalls that state a unit count. The median is 7,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 86 of 129 chair recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 41 of 129 chair recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Academy Sports + Outdoors toll-free at 888-922-2336 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT, email at customerservice@academy.com, or online at www.academy.com/product-recalls or www.academy.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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