Ridstar E-Bike Lawsuit

Safety officials have issued multiple warnings for Ridstar E-bikes after 31 people were injured when the front wheel detached. There have also been reports of 11 fires, 1 burn injury, 5 smoke inhalation injuries, and over $40,000 in property damage.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Ridstar e-bike injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured when a Ridstar Q20, Q20 Pro, or Q20 Lite e-bike’s front wheel detached or its battery caught fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Recall Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Quick Facts About The Safety Warnings

• Manufacturer: Huizhou Xingqishi Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. (China)
• Products: Ridstar Q20, Q20 Pro, and Q20 Lite e-bikes
• Latest warning: June 25, 2026 CPSC warning for front wheel detachment
• Prior warning: March 19, 2026 CPSC warning for battery and wiring fire
• Hazard: Front wheel can detach without warning while riding; battery and wires can ignite
• Injuries reported: 31 injuries linked to wheel detachment; 1 burn injury and 5 smoke inhalation reports linked to fires
• Recall status: No recall issued for either hazard; no refund or replacement program
• Official source: CPSC wheel detachment warning

Ridstar E-Bikes Linked to 31 Injuries in Second CPSC Warning of 2026

In June 2026, the CPSC warned consumers to immediately stop using Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Lite e-bikes after dozens of people were injured when the front wheel detaching during use.

This is the second warning the CPSC has issued against the Ridstar brand this year. The last warning involved a serious fire hazard. This time, the warning was issued after the CPSC received 32 reports of the front wheel detaching.

These wheel-detachment incidents resulted in 31 injuries, such as:

• Concussions
• Broken bones
• Cuts
• Scrapes
• Bruises
• And more

What Is the Problem With the Front Wheel?

The CPSC describes the hazard plainly:

“The front wheel can detach without warning, posing a crash hazard to consumers.”

Unlike a slow leak or a loose bolt a rider might notice and fix in time, a wheel that separates mid-ride gives no warning at all. E-bikes like the Q20 can reach speeds well over 20 mph, so a sudden loss of the front wheel can throw a rider forward with no chance to brace for the fall.

March 2026: Ridstar E-Bike Warning

The warning in June 2026 was the time the CPSC linked to Ridstar e-bikes to a safety hazard in 2026. Back in March, the CPSC also warned that the batteries and wiring in Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes can ignite, which poses a fire hazard.

“The e-bikes’ batteries and wires can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC is aware of 11 reports of fire, including one burn injury, five reports of smoke inhalation, and two reports of property damage totaling over $40,000.”

Is This a Recall?

No. In both warnings, the manufacturer did not cooperate with federal safety officials. For the March fire hazard, the CPSC said Huizhou Xingqishi Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. refused to agree to an acceptable recall. For the June wheel hazard, the CPSC said the manufacturer has been unresponsive to its requests for information about the e-bikes or a recall.

Consumers can identify these e-bikes with the following information:

• Brand: Ridstar (printed directly on the battery)
• Models linked to the wheel defect: Q20 and Q20 Lite
• Models linked to the fire defect: Q20 and Q20 Pro
• Color: Black
• Sold at: Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ridstar.net, and AliExpress.us
• Manufactured by: Huizhou Xingqishi Sporting Goods Co., Ltd., China

Has a Ridstar E-Bike Lawsuit Been Filed?

Yes. In April 2026, before the CPSC warnings, an Oregon man filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com Services LLC in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.

The lawsuit alleges the front wheel of his Ridstar Q20 detached while he was riding at approximately 20 mph, throwing him onto the pavement and leaving him with facial fractures, a dental deformity, and a jaw injury that required surgery and dental implants.

The lawsuit alleges Amazon was aware of similar customer complaints and product reviews describing the same defect before the incident, and that Amazon continued selling the e-bike without a recall or a warning to customers.

What Should I Do?

The CPSC urges anyone who owns a Ridstar Q20, Q20 Pro, or Q20 Lite e-bike to stop riding it immediately. Do not sell it or give it away. The lithium-ion battery should not go in household trash, curbside recycling, or general battery recycling bins because of fire risk. Instead, take it to a municipal household hazardous waste collection center that accepts lithium-ion batteries.

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Ridstar E-Bikes For Fire Hazard

On March 19, 2026, the CPSC issued a formal warning to stop using Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes due to a serious fire hazard.

Instead of a standard recall, the CPSC took the proactive approach of issuing a warning because the manufacturer, Huizhou Xingqishi Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. of China, refused to agree to an acceptable recall. This leaves consumers without a refund or other remedy.

The problem is that the lithium-ion batteries and wiring in Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes can ignite and catch on fire, which poses a serious risk of injury and death to riders and bystanders, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The CPSC said it has documented 11 fires linked to these e-bikes, and warned:

“The e-bikes’ batteries and wires can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC is aware of 11 reports of fire, including one burn injury, five reports of smoke inhalation, and two reports of property damage totaling over $40,000.”

At least one person was burned, and there were 5 reports of people who suffered smoke inhalation injuries. In the warning, the CPSC said it is aware of the following incidents linked to Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes:

• 11 fires reported
• 1 burn injury
• 5 cases of smoke inhalation
• 2 incidents of property damage totaling more than $40,000

Safety officials are urging consumers to immediately stop using Ridstar Q20 e-bikes with the following information:

• Brand: Ridstar (printed directly on the battery)
• Models: Q20 and Q20 Pro (model number may appear on the original purchase receipt)
• Color: Black
• Where sold: Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Ridstar.net
• Manufactured by: Huizhou Xingqishi Sporting Goods Co., Ltd., China

The CPSC urges all owners of Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes to stop using the e-bike and remove the battery. You should dispose of the battery following local laws for hazardous waste. Do NOT put the battery in your household trash or a dumpster. You can also report any incidents at SaferProducts.gov or call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Can I Get a Refund?

No. Because no recall has been issued, there is currently no refund or replacement program. However, consumers who were injured or suffered property damage may have legal options against the manufacturer or the retailers who sold a hazardous product.

Do I Have a Ridstar E-Bike Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting e-bike fire injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured or burned by a Ridstar E-Bike, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Recall Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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