Linus Bike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 23727 · Feb 16, 2023 · Linus Bike
430
units affected
430
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23727
- Date
- Feb 16, 2023
- Company
- Linus Bike
- Units affected
- 430
- Product
- Electric bicycles
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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
What can happen
The bicycle's front fork can crack, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric bicycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's front fork can crack, posing a crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.