Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-07-14). Hazards: electric shock, fall, entrapment, injury. About 3,860 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21163 |
| Published | 2021-07-14 |
| Last updated | 2021-07-14 |
| Products | Ozone 500® Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Academy Sports + Outdoors |
| Firms | Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,860 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock, fall, entrapment, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2020 through May 2021 for about $300. |
Description
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
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.
Incidents and injuries
Academy has received one report of a person injuring their hand under the seat when the rear shock spring compressed.
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