Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Density Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 21063 · Jan 6, 2021 · Academy Sports + Outdoors
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21063
- Date
- Jan 6, 2021
- Company
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Ozone 500® Density Bicycles
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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
What can happen
The locking hardware on the front wheel can become loose resulting in front wheel instability, posing fall and injury hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Academy Sports + Outdoors for a free repair or free replacement hardware.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2020 through November 2020 for about $115.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ozone 500® density bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Academy Sports + Outdoors for a free repair or free replacement hardware.
What is the hazard?
The locking hardware on the front wheel can become loose resulting in front wheel instability, posing fall and injury hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.