The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·23727·Announced 2023-02-16

Linus Bike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

Linus Bike is recalling about 430 electric bicycles (Cesta 500 and Ero 500 models) because the front fork can crack, posing a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states "None reported" for injuries. The hazard—front fork cracking—is structural but is theoretical in the absence of any reported crashes or injuries. This fits the criterion for at most Moderate severity when no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Linus Bike Inc., of Venice, California, is recalling Cesta 500 and Ero 500 electric bicycles manufactured by Shenzhen Xidesheng Bicycle Co Ltd, of China. Approximately 430 units are affected. The bicycles' front fork can crack, which poses a crash hazard to riders.

The recalled bicycles were sold nationwide through independent bicycle shops and online at www.linusbike.com from January 2020 through October 2022 for between $2,000 and $2,500. Consumers can identify recalled units by the serial number, which is located on the underside of the frame near the chain ring. Affected serial numbers include LXD20100231–LXD20100420, LXD20100686–LXD20100830, and LXD20100956–LXD20101060.

No injuries have been reported. 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. For more information, consumers can contact Linus Bike at 800-615-1534 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.linusbike.com/pages/cesta-500-ero-500 or www.linusbike.com and click on "Safety Notices."

The recalled product

Product
Electric bicycles
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Xidesheng Bicycle Co Ltd, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle / Electric Bicycle
Hazard
  • fork-crack
  • crash-hazard
Affected units
430

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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