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CPSC recall · Reported August 2, 2005

CPSC, WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Announce Recall of Electric Bicycles

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

Recall #
05593
Affected scope
110
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WaveCrest Laboratories LLC, of Dulles, Va recalled The recall involves specific front and rear wheels of TidalForce S-750 High Performance E… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Announce Recall of Electric Bicycles was recalled by WaveCrest Laboratories LLC, of Dulles, Va in August 2, 2005. Reason: The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.. Remedy: Consumers should stop riding the electric bicycle immediately and contact WaveCrest Labor…. Verify recall #05593 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

WaveCrest Laboratories LLC, of Dulles, Va issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries..

Moderate
severity level
110 units
affected scope
August 2, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05593 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05593) was formally reported on August 2, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. WaveCrest Laboratories LLC, of Dulles, Va is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 110.

The documented reason for this recall is: The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 affec… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

110

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product 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

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 05593
Date reported August 2, 2005
Date initiated August 2, 2005
Recalling firm WaveCrest Laboratories LLC, of Dulles, Va
Affected scope 110
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

110 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop riding the electric bicycle immediately and contact WaveCrest Laboratories, if they purchased an electric b…

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This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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. Recalled by WaveCrest Laboratories LLC, of Dulles, Va. Units affected: 110.
Why was this product recalled?
The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 2, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05593.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05593) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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