CPSC2021-07-14
Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2020 through May 2021 for about $300.
Affected count
About 3,860
Injuries reported
Academy has received one report of a person injuring their hand under the seat when the rear shock spring compressed.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Ozone 500® Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Academy-Sports-Outdoors-Recalls-Ozone-500-Girls-and-Boys-Elevate-24-Inch-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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