Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Density Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8981.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8981.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Academy Sports + Outdoors for a free repair or free replacement hardware.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Academy Sports + Outdoors Stores And Online At Www.academy.com From October 2020 Through November 2020 For About $115. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8981.
Academy Sports + Outdoors toll-free at 888-922-2336 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily, customerservice@academy.com, or online at www.academy.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Academy Sports + Outdoors Stores And Online At Www.academy.com From October 2020 Through November 2020 For About $115. Recall FAQ
Academy Sports + Outdoors Stores And Online At Www.academy.com From October 2020 Through November 2020 For About $115. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Density Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards. The notice was published on January 6, 2021 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 6,000 units are potentially affected.