CPSC, WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Announce Recall of Electric Bicycles
CPSC recall 05593 · announced August 2, 2005 · Wavecrest Laboratories · 110 units affected
The product
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
The hazard
The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No incidents or injuries reported.
Sold at: Authorized TidalForce High Performance Electric Bicycle dealers nationwide, between May 2005 and 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: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.