CPSC recall 05-593, announced August 2, 2005, covers WaveCrest Laboratories TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles (110 units). The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop riding the electric bicycle immediately and contact WaveCrest Laboratories, if they purchased an electric bicycle with affected wheels. Recall contact: call (888) 880-1988, or go to www.tidalforce.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The bicycle frame comes in either Candy Apple Red or Silver Satin and has a "TidalForce" sticker on the down tube and an "S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle" sticker on the top tube.
Which products are included?
The recall involves specific front and rear wheels of TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles. The electric bicycle can travel at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. The bicycle frame comes in either Candy Apple Red or Silver Satin and has a "TidalForce" sticker on the down tube and an "S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle" sticker on the top tube. The front wheel assembly contains the battery and the rear wheel assembly contains the motor. A bicycle identification number is located on a white bar-coded sticker, on the seat tube of the frame, directly above the front derailleur clamp. A list of bike identification numbers that are subject to this recall can be found at www.tidalforce.com
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop riding the electric bicycle immediately and contact WaveCrest Laboratories, if they purchased an electric bicycle with affected wheels. WaveCrest Laboratories will replace affected wheels at no cost to the consumer.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- WaveCrest Laboratories
- Manufacturer
- WaveCrest Laboratories LLC, of Dulles, VA
- Product type
- E-bikes
- Recall number
- 05-593
- Units
- 110
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized TidalForce High Performance Electric Bicycle dealers nationwide, between May 2005 and June 2005, for about $2,500.
TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
Call WaveCrest Laboratories toll-free at (888) 880-1988 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.tidalforce.com
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