Linus Bike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 23727 · announced February 16, 2023 · Shenzhen Xidesheng Bicycle Co · 430 units affected
The product
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
The hazard
The bicycle's front fork can crack, posing a crash hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Independent bicycle shops nationwide and online at www.linusbike.com from January 2020 through October 2022 for between $2,000 and $2,500.
Consumer contact: Linus Bike at 800-615-1534 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@linusbike.com or online at www.linusbike.com/pages/cesta-500-ero-500 or www.linusbike.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.