Recalls / 2005-08-02

CPSC, WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Announce Recall of Electric Bicycles

05593 · Recalled 2005-08-02 · CPSC page

Description

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

Hazards

The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.

Reported injuries

No incidents or injuries reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles		110

Parties

Manufacturer: WaveCrest Laboratories LLC
Made in: United States
Sold at: Authorized TidalForce High Performance Electric Bicycle dealers nationwide, between May 2005, June 2005, for about $2, 500.

Consumer contact

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

Source: CPSC recall 05593. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.