Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC recall 21163. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 21163 has the recall date 14 Jul 2021. The notice names the firm Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors. The recall has about 3,860 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Electric shock.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Academy has received one report of a person injuring their hand under the seat when the rear shock spring compressed. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,860 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Replace, Repair |
| 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 |
| Product | Ozone 500® Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles, About 3,860 |
| Sold at | Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2020 through May 2021 for about $300. |
| Importer | Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,860Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls on the register that name Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2024 | Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death |
| 6 Jan 2021 | Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Density Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards |
| 23 Aug 2017 | Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crawfish Kits with Strainer Due to Fire Hazard |
| 14 Apr 2016 | Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Marinade Injectors Due to Ingestion Hazard |
Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors: all 5 recalls
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21163. https://recallregister.com/product/9099-academy-sports-outdoors-recalls-ozone-500-girls-and-boys-elevate-24-in/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 1 Oct 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 21163 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Academy has received one report of a person injuring their hand under the seat when the rear shock spring compressed.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2020 through May 2021 for about $300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21163?
- CPSC lists 3 remedy options:
Refund, Replace, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21163?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,860