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CPSC, WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Announce Recall of Electric Bicycles

Recall 05-593 · August 2, 2005 · WaveCrest Laboratories

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-593 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 2, 2005
Brand
WaveCrest Laboratories
Category
E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards
Products
TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
110
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
December 27, 2024

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles · 110 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized TidalForce High Performance Electric Bicycle dealers nationwide, between May 2005 and June 2005, for about $2,500.; WaveCrest Laboratories LLC, of Dulles, VA.

Injuries or incidents reported

No incidents or injuries reported.

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

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 44 recalls in the e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards category, 7 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles (110 units). The recall involves specific front and rear wheels of TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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