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CPSCRecalled Aug 2, 2005 · #05593

CPSC, WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Announce Recall of Electric Bicycles

Hazard

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

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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

Product details

Product
TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles
Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Manufacturer
WaveCrest Laboratories LLC, of Dulles, VA
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Authorized TidalForce High Performance Electric Bicycle dealers nationwide, between May 2005 and June 2005, for about $2,500.
Made in
United States

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice