Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Density Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Recall Date
2021-01-06
Manufacturer
Academy, Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Units Affected
About 6,000

Products Involved

Ozone 500® Density Bicycles

Hazard

The locking hardware on the front wheel can become loose resulting in front wheel instability, posing fall and injury hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Academy Sports + Outdoors for a free repair or free replacement hardware.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2020 through November 2020 for about $115.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

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

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28