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Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

Linus Cesta 500 and Ero 500 Electric Bicycles Recalled for Crash Hazard

Agency Publication Date: February 16, 2023
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Summary

Linus Bike has recalled about 430 of its Cesta 500 and Ero 500 electric bicycles because the front fork can crack during use. While no incidents or injuries have been reported, this defect poses a serious crash risk to riders. The bicycles were sold at independent bike shops nationwide and online at linusbike.com between January 2020 and October 2022.

Risk

The bicycle's front fork can crack, which may lead to a structural failure while the bike is in motion. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash, potentially resulting in serious injury.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Linus Cesta 500 and Ero 500 electric bicycles with the brand name "Linus" printed on the frame.
  2. Identify if your bicycle is affected by checking the serial number stamped on the underside of the frame near the chain ring. Affected serial numbers are within the following ranges: LXD20100231 through LXD20100420, LXD20100686 through LXD20100830, and LXD20100956 through LXD20101060.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled electric bicycles.
  4. Contact Linus Bike at 800-615-1534 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email customerservice@linusbike.com, or visit www.linusbike.com/pages/cesta-500-ero-500 to schedule a free fork replacement.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for more information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

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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 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.

Affected Products

Product: Linus Cesta 500 and Ero 500 Electric Bicyclesby Linus
Model:
Cesta 500
Ero 500
Serial Numbers:
LXD20100231-LXD20100420
LXD20100686-LXD20100830
LXD20100956-LXD20101060
Date Ranges: Sold January 2020 โ€” October 2022

Serial number is located on the underside of the frame near the chain ring.

Product Images

Recalled Linus Cesta 500 electric bicycle

Recalled Linus Cesta 500 electric bicycle

Recalled Linus Ero 500 electric bicycle

Recalled Linus Ero 500 electric bicycle

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

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

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 23727
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Xidesheng Bicycle Co Ltd, of China
Sold By: Independent bicycle shops; linusbike.com
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 430
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Linus Bike Inc., of Venice, California
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.
Agency Last Updated: February 16, 2023

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