Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Density Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recalled 2021-01-06. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 6,000Units
2021-01-06Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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
- The hazard
- The locking hardware on the front wheel can become loose resulting in front wheel instability, posing fall and injury hazards.
- Injuries
- None reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Academy Sports + Outdoors for a free repair or free replacement hardware.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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