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Product Recall Number: 21-163

Why was Ozone 500® Girls’ and Boys’ Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles recalled?

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.

Ozone 500® Girls’ and Boys’ Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles
Here's product recall specific data for Ozone 500® Girls’ and Boys’ Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles.

  • Product Recall Number: 21-163

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2021-07-14

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Ozone 500® Girls’ and Boys’ Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles

  • 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 NumberDescription164538Ozone 500 Girls’ Elevate 24 in Bicycles164540Ozone 500 Boys’ Elevate 24 in Bicycles

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace, Repair

  • Units: About 3,860

  • Incidents: Academy has received one report of a person injuring their hand under the seat when the rear shock spring compressed.

  • 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.

  • Importers: Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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