Ozark Trail bicycles and bicycle parts
2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Sep 12, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 2reports to CPSC
- Sep 12, 2025the latest report was made
- Aug 3, 2025the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Ozark Trail
- Maker
- Walmart Stores Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Bicycles and bicycle partsNot mountain or all-terrain bicyclesCPSC’s product type: Bicycles and Accessories, (Excl.mountain or All-terrain) (code 5040), in Sports and Recreation: Cycling, Scooters, Skateboards & Skates
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
- No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Sep 12, 2025, sent to the company Sep 17, 2025, published by CPSC Oct 1, 2025
The product, in the report: Specifications Features Lightweight Brand Ozark Trail Bicycle Type Gravel Bikes Bicycle Wheel Diameter 28” Age Group Adult Number of Speeds 8 Color Green Frame Material Aluminum alloy Accessories Included Freehub Specifications: Frame: 6061 Aluminum Gravel bike with nutserts, Integrated Frame Mounts Fork: Steel front fork with nutserts, Quick Release Shifter: Shimano Altus 1*8 speed trigger Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus 8 speed SL-M315-8R Cassette: 11-32T, 8 speed Crank: 175mm length Bottom Bracket: Neco 122.5mm, One-piece cartridge Pedal: Plastic Saddle: steel rails, 150mm width Seatpost: 27.2mm, steel, 350mm length Stem: Threadless alloy, 7 degree, 50mm length Headset: EC, caged bearings Brakes: Logan mechanical disc, 160mm front and rear rotors Front Hub: Alloy 6-bolt, 100mm, 108mm QR Rear Hub: Alloy 6-bolt, 135mm, 145mm QR Rims: Double-wall alloy, 36 spokes, 19mm width, presta valves Tires: Kenda 700*40C Assembled Weight: 30.4 lbs
I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with a bike I purchased for my son:
Product: 700c Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer Flat Bar Gravel Bike, Large Frame, Green (Fits Riders 510 63)
Purchase Date: March 2025
Purchase Location: Walmart (pre-assembled by store)
On July 31, 2025, my son was riding this bike to the park when the front wheel suddenly detached while he was on a neighborhood street. He fell off the bike, and although he was very lucky to avoid serious injury, this could have ended in a severe accident.
I immediately returned the bike to Walmart and explained the incident. The store informed me that they could not take any action and instructed me to contact customer service. I am extremely concerned that this issue could happen to other families and result in major injuries.
This is not just a customer service matter it is a critical product safety concern. A bike with an improperly secured or defective front wheel assembly should never have been sold. I strongly urge Walmart and the manufacturer to:
Investigate the quality and safety of this model and the assembly process.
Issue a recall or safety notice if other bikes may be affected.
Ensure proper inspection and assembly procedures at the point of sale.
I am requesting immediate acknowledgment of this complaint and details of what corrective actions will be taken. Please also advise on how I will be compensated or refunded for this unsafe product.
For reference, I am keeping the receipt and photographs of the bike and the defect.
This matter needs urgent attention to protect other consumers from harm.
- Model
- 700c Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer Flat Bar Gravel Bike
- UPC
- 6972126040410
- Serial number
- 6972126040410
- Bought from
- Walmart Elk Grove Ca 98757
- Bought
- Mar 13, 2025
- Where
- Elk Grove, California: Street or Highway
- Who was involved
- Age 13, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Ozark Trail, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Emergency room Made Aug 3, 2025, sent to the company Aug 5, 2025, published by CPSC Aug 19, 2025
The product, in the report: The product is an Ozark Trail 700c G.1 Explorer Flat Bar Gravel Bike, purchased from Walmart on June 21, 2025. It features a large frame designed to fit riders approximately 5’10” to 6’3” and above. The bike has 700c wheels, which are thinner than typical mountain bike tires, more suited for gravel and mixed terrain riding rather than rugged off-road mountain biking. The bike is primarily green in color, with a steel frame and flat handlebars. It includes multiple gears and is designed for a comfortable, efficient ride on paved or lightly unpaved surfaces. No modifications were made after purchase, and the bike was assembled according to the manufacturers instructions (either in-store or through Walmarts assembly service). The reported defect concerns the front wheel assembly, which detached unexpectedly during normal use, resulting in a severe fall and injury.
On Thursday, July 31st, 2025, my 15-year-old son was riding a brand new Ozark Trail Youth Bike purchased from Walmart on June 21, 2025. While riding it on a paved sidewalk, the front wheel suddenly detached, causing the bike to stop abruptly and throwing him forward onto the concrete.
He sustained a cervical sprain, severe facial bruising, abrasions on his body, and a shoulder injury. Emergency services were called, and he was taken to the emergency room by ambulance. He is now wearing a neck brace and an arm sling as part of his recovery.
The bike was being used as intendedridden gently on a neighborhood sidewalk. There was no misuse, rough terrain, or stunts involved. The sudden detachment of the front wheel is extremely alarming and suggests a potential product defect or improper assembly.
This incident has caused serious physical and emotional trauma to my son and our family. I am reporting this to help prevent others from experiencing similar harm.
- Model
- Model Name: G.1 Explorer Flat Bar Gravel Bike
- Serial number
- SN1234567890 or A1B2C3D4E5F6
- Bought from
- walmart
- Bought
- Jun 21, 2025
- Where
- allen, Texas: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 15, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Ozark Trail, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
CPSC’s disclaimer
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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