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Linus Bike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled February 16, 2023 · CPSC recall 23727 · Linus Bike

Recalled Linus Cesta 500 electric bicycle

Recalled Linus electric bicycle serial number location on the frame's underside

Hazard

The bicycle's front fork can crack, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 430

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves the Linus Bike Cesta 500 and Ero 500 electric bicycles. The serial number can be found on the underside of the frame near the chain ring. The brand name "Linus" is printed on the frame of the bicycle. The recalled bicycles have one of the following serial numbers. Product Name Serial Number Ero500/Cesta500 LXD20100231-LXD20100420 Ero500/Cesta500 LXD20100686- LXD20100830 Ero500/Cesta500 LXD20100956- LXD20101060

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Linus Bike to schedule a free fork replacement. Linus is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact

Linus Bike at 800-615-1534 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.linusbike.com/pages/cesta-500-ero-500 or www.linusbike.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information.

Product

Electric bicycles

Manufacturer(s)

Shenzhen Xidesheng Bicycle Co Ltd, of China

Imported by

Linus Bike Inc., of Venice, California

Retailers

Independent bicycle shops nationwide and online at www.linusbike.com from January 2020 through October 2022 for between $2,000 and $2,500.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →