News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced July 14, 2021
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1. Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Girls’ and Boys’ Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Academy-Sports-Outdoors-Recalls-Ozone-500-Girls-and-Boys-Elevate-24-Inch-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards
2. Walgreens Recalls Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets Due to Choking Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Walgreens-Recalls-Disney-Baby-Winnie-the-Pooh-Rattle-Sets-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
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1. Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Girls’ and Boys’ Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards:
Recall Date: July 14, 2021
Recall Number: 21-163
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Ozone 500® Girls’ and Boys’ Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles
Hazard:
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:
Refund
Replace
Repair
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.
Consumer Contact:
Academy Sports + Outdoors toll-free at 888-922-2336 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily, email at custome...@academy.com, or online at www.academy.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Pictures available here:
Recall Details
Units:
About 3,860
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 |
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164540 |
Ozone 500 Boys’ Elevate 24 in Bicycles |
Incidents/Injuries:
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.
Importer(s):
Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Manufactured In:
China
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2. Walgreens Recalls Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets Due to Choking Hazard:
Recall Date: July 14, 2021
Recall Number: 21-164
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets
Hazard:
The feet on the Winnie the Pooh rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy:
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact Walgreens for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Walgreens at 800-925-4733 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or online at www.walgreens.com and click on “Contact Us” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Pictures available here:
Recall Details
Units:
About 54,000
Description:
This recall involves the Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Set. The set includes three rattles and is marked for ages 3 months and above. The rattle, which has the character Winnie the Pooh as part of the toy, is blue and red with green and yellow shapes and is approximately 6.7 inches high
Incidents/Injuries:
Walgreens has received 8 reports of the feet on the Winnie the Pooh rattle detaching. No Injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Walgreens Stores nationwide from September 2019 through January 2020 for about $10.
Importer(s):
Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.
Manufactured In:
China
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