Table of contents
- Latest Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chair Recall Updates
- January 22, 2026: CPSC Announces Recall of Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chairs
- Which Magellan Rocker Chairs Are Affected?
- Why Were Magellan Rocker Chairs Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is There a Magellan Rocker Chair Recall Lawsuit?
- What Should I Do If I Own a Recalled Magellan Rocker Chair?
- What Features Does the Recalled Magellan Rocker Chair Have?
- How Do I Get a Refund for a Recalled Magellan Rocker Chair?
- What Date Codes Are Included in the Magellan Rocker Chair Recall?
- Who Imported the Recalled Magellan Rocker Chairs?
- References
Academy Sports + Outdoors recalled about 35,300 Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chairs on January 22, 2026. CPSC classified the recall as open. Academy had sold the chairs at its stores and online before the recall began.
The recalled chairs carry a manufacturing date code printed on a label sewn into the seat. The chairs come in several colors. Their legs can break, creating injury and fall hazards to anyone sitting in them.
Consumers should stop using the chairs right away and avoid sitting in them. Academy offers a full refund, in store or by mail, for every recalled chair. No injuries have been confirmed so far, according to CPSC.
Recall at a glance
- Action type: Recall (processed by CPSC as a Fast Track Recall)
- Announcement and initiation dates: Announced (Recall Date) January 22, 2026
- Company and responsible agency: Academy Sports + Outdoors (importer: Academy Ltd.) / CPSC
- Recall or campaign number: 26-202
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Date codes 07/2025 or 08/2025; tracking label “ACADEMY, LTD,” “177296”; sold in charcoal, navy, olive green, teal
- Number of affected units: About 35,300 (US)
- Sold at and sale period: Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide and online at academy.com, September 2025 through October 2025, for about $50
- Hazard: “The recalled chairs’ legs can break, posing injury and fall hazards to consumers.”
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: “One report of the chair’s legs breaking; no injuries reported.”
- Remedy: Full refund, in store or by mail via Academy’s Customer Care at no cost
Latest Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chair Recall Updates
January 22, 2026: CPSC Announces Recall of Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chairs
CPSC announced the recall on January 22, 2026 [1]. The agency and Academy Sports + Outdoors covered about 35,300 Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chairs. The chairs’ legs can break, posing fall and injury hazards to consumers. Academy logged one report of a chair leg breaking. The company recorded no injuries tied to that report. Shoppers who bought the chair can return it to an Academy store for a refund or a mail-in exchange.Which Magellan Rocker Chairs Are Affected?
The recall covers Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chairs sold by Academy Sports + Outdoors with these features:- Date codes 07/2025 or 08/2025
- Colors: charcoal, navy, olive green, or teal
- A metal frame with a mesh backrest and a carrying handle
- A side drink holder and the Magellan Outdoors logo on the backrest
- A tracking label reading “ACADEMY, LTD,” and “177296,” sewn onto the seat
Why Were Magellan Rocker Chairs Recalled?
Academy Sports + Outdoors recalled the Magellan Rocker Chairs because their legs can break. The CPSC notice states that “the recalled chairs’ legs can break, posing injury and fall hazards to consumers.” The Consumer Product Safety Commission processed the case as a Fast Track Recall. The chairs have a metal frame, and the recall centers on that frame’s legs rather than the mesh backrest or the drink holder. CPSC recorded the case as Recall No. 26-202. The recall remains open, and the notice describes the leg failure itself as the hazard, separate from any fall it could cause.Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
Academy Sports + Outdoors received one report of a Magellan Rocker Chair’s legs breaking, according to the CPSC recall notice. The company reported no injuries connected to that report. CPSC describes the hazard as a broken leg and a fall risk. The notice does not list any additional reports, injuries, or deaths tied to the chairs. Reports like this one are not proof that the product caused every incident. Anyone who notices a similar problem with a Magellan Rocker Chair can report it to Academy Sports + Outdoors or to CPSC. No consumer lawsuit or class action tied to the chairs has been filed to date.Were you or a family member hurt by this product?
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What Should Consumers Do?
If you own a recalled Magellan Rocker Chair, take these steps:- Stop using the chair right away.
- Return the chair to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund.
- Contact Academy’s Customer Care to arrange a free mail-in return instead, if you prefer.
- Contact Academy Sports + Outdoors at 888-922-2336 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT) or customerservice@academy.com, or report the hazard to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or 800-638-2772.
- Visit academy.com/product-recalls for more information about the refund process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There a Magellan Rocker Chair Recall Lawsuit?
No lawsuit, class action, or settlement has been filed over the Magellan Rocker Chairs. CPSC and Academy Sports + Outdoors have only announced Recall No. 26-202, a consumer product recall with a refund remedy.What Should I Do If I Own a Recalled Magellan Rocker Chair?
If you own a recalled Magellan Rocker Chair, stop using it and set it aside. You can also report the hazard to CPSC at 800-638-2772 if you want to file an incident report.What Features Does the Recalled Magellan Rocker Chair Have?
The recalled Magellan Rocker Chair has a metal frame, a mesh backrest, a carrying handle, and a side drink holder. The Magellan Outdoors logo appears on the front of the backrest.How Do I Get a Refund for a Recalled Magellan Rocker Chair?
You can get a refund for a recalled Magellan Rocker Chair by returning it to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store. You can also call Academy’s Customer Care at 888-922-2336 to arrange a free mail-in return.What Date Codes Are Included in the Magellan Rocker Chair Recall?
The recall includes Magellan Rocker Chairs with date codes 07/2025 or 08/2025. You can find the code on a tracking label sewn onto the seat, marked “ACADEMY, LTD,” and “177296.”Who Imported the Recalled Magellan Rocker Chairs?
Academy Ltd. of Katy, Texas, doing business as Academy Sports + Outdoors, imported the recalled Magellan Rocker Chairs. Workers manufactured the chairs in Cambodia before they reached Academy’s stores and website.References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Academy-Sports-Outdoors-Recalls-Magellan-Odyssey-Rocker-Chairs-Due-to-Injury-and-Fall-Hazards