CPSC, WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Announce Recall of Electric Bicycles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-08-02 · 05593
Hazards
The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Recall
Number
05593
Date
2005-08-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
WaveCrest Laboratories LLC, of Dulles, VA
Retailer(s)
Authorized TidalForce High Performance Electric Bicycle dealers nationwide, between May 2005 and June 2005, for about $2,500.
Country of manufacture
United States
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