CPSC Recall in 2021: Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Girls’ and Boys’ Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-163

Date: July 14, 2021

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

Recall 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:

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.

Sold At:

Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2020 through May 2021 for about $300.

Manufactured In:

China