Product Safety Report: Ridstar E-Bikes and Chargers (2506-0011)

Product Safety Report for Ridstar E-Bikes and Chargers presenting a serious fire risk.

Summary

Product: Ridstar E-Bikes and Chargers

Hazard: The products present a serious risk of fire as the charger, plug and transformer are non-compliant.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Type Hobby/sports equipment – Cycles (Powered)
Brand Ridstar
Models Q20-Plus, Q20-Mini, E26 Pro
Other product identifiers XQS0023(1145036), CY-14S5P-YW-1040Wh, 20250118NMB33VXCY5220
Country of Origin China
Product Description A lithium-ion battery-powered bike with wall plug charger.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the charger has poor quality soldering, and the transformer does not meet the minimum requirements for creepage and clearance distances. The plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 because the distance from the live pin to the outside edge is too small. If the product was left plugged in overnight, the charger and plug could overheat, causing a fire.

The products do not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD number: 2506-0011

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 19 June 2025