WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning against using Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes because the battery wires can ignite. The agency is aware of 11 fire reports, including one burn injury, five cases of smoke inhalation, and two incidents of property damage totaling more than $40,000.
Manufacturer Huizhou Xingqishi Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. of China has refused to agree to an acceptable recall. CPSC urges consumers to remove the battery immediately and dispose of it following local hazardous waste disposal procedures. Do not sell or give away these hazardous batteries.
The e-bikes are black, and the brand name “Ridstar” is printed on the battery. The model number Q20 or Q20 Pro may be located on the purchase receipt. The e-bikes were sold on Amazon.com, Ridstar.net, and Walmart.com.
More information: CPSC recall page.
