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

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

Name of product: Electric bicycles

Units: About 430

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Xidesheng Bicycle Co Ltd, of China

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

Remedy: 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.

Recall date: February 16, 2023

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

Importers: Linus Bike Inc., of Venice, California

Manufactured in: China

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.

Recall number: 23-727