Magellan Rocker Chairs Recalled Over Faulty Legs

Over 35,000 outdoor chairs sold at Academy Sports + Outdoors pose fall hazard

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:55pm

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for more than 35,000 Magellan-branded Odyssey Rocker Chairs sold at Academy Sports + Outdoors locations nationwide from September through October 2025. The recall was issued after the company received a report of the chair's legs breaking, posing a fall and injury hazard to consumers.

Why it matters

Recalls of consumer products like these rocker chairs are important to protect public safety and prevent potential injuries. While no one was reported injured in this case, the CPSC takes these issues seriously to avoid future incidents.

The details

The affected chairs were sold for around $50 and came in charcoal, navy, olive green and teal colors. They feature the Magellan Outdoors logo on the front of the backrest and have a cup holder on the side. The chairs measure approximately 25.2 inches long by 5.5 inches deep by 37.4 inches high when folded, or 25.4 inches long by 25.2 inches deep by 37.4 inches high when opened. Chairs with the codes 'ACADEMY, LTD,' '177296' and a manufacture date between July and August 2025 are included in the recall.

  • The chairs were sold at Academy Sports + Outdoors locations nationwide from September through October 2025.

The players

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

The federal agency responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

A major sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer that sold the recalled Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chairs.

Magellan

The brand name of the recalled outdoor rocker chairs.

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What’s next

Customers who purchased the recalled rocker chairs are advised to return them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund. If unable to visit a store, they can contact the company to arrange a mail-in return at no cost.

The takeaway

This recall highlights the importance of consumer product safety oversight and the need for manufacturers and retailers to quickly address any potential hazards with the items they sell. Customers should always be vigilant about product recalls to avoid potential injuries.