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Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Density Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

U.S. CPSCFallsJan 6, 2021
Recalled Ozone 500 Density Bicycles models 164539, 162803, 164537 and 162805 (shown from top left to bottom right)
Recalled Ozone 500 Density Bicycles models 164539, 162803, 164537 and 162805 (shown from top left to bottom right)
Model Number on seat tube of recalled Ozone 500 Density Bicycles
Model Number on seat tube of recalled Ozone 500 Density Bicycles

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The locking hardware on the front wheel can become loose resulting in front wheel instability, posing fall and injury hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Academy Sports + Outdoors for a free repair or free replacement hardware.

Replace, Repair

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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

Sold on

Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2020 through November 2020 for about $115.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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