Cheap e-bike maker refuses recall as CPSC tells riders to get rid of it immediately
By Micah Toll
Published on March 23, 2026.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning to riders of the Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro electric bikes, warning them of a serious fire risk. The CPSC is aware of at least 11 incidents involving fires linked to the e-bikes, including one reported burn injury, five cases of smoke inhalation, and two instances of property damage totalling more than $40,000. The manufacturer, Huizhou Xingqishi Sporting Goods Co., Ltd., has refused to cooperate with a recall. The warning is not an official recall but a warning warning. It urges consumers to remove the battery from the bike immediately and dispose of it through proper hazardous waste channels.
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