Walmart Recalls Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to…
CPSC · February 20, 2025
- Walmart Recalls Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazards;… — CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: The electric scooters' lithium-ion batteries can overheat, smoke, melt and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards, posing a risk of serious injury and death..
- Units affected: About 17,970.
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and charging the recalled electric scooters, cut the throttle cord, and dispose….
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Posted
- Status
- Consumers should immediately stop using and charging the…
- Recalling firm
- Swagtron, of South Bend, Indiana
- Source ID
- 25138
Description
This recall involves SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters sold at Walmart and Sam's Club. The electric scooters are powered by lithium-ion batteries. They were sold in black or silver colors. "SWAGGER 5" is printed in large lettering on the stem of the handlebars. The lithium-ion battery is located beneath the scooter deck. The model numbers are SWGR5-V2-SLV, SWGR5-V2-2, SG5 Boost, SG-5S, 96262-2, 96262-9, SG-5S, and 96560-2. The model numbers are affixed to the side of the scooter deck. Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries. Do not throw this recalled battery in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled battery in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. The manufacturer, Swagtron, of South Bend, Indiana, has not been responsive to CPSC's request for information about this product or to CPSC's request for a recall. However, Walmart as the retailer…
- Products
- Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters
- Sold at
- Walmart and Sam's Club stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and SamsClub.com from May 2018 through October 2024 for between $175 and $450.
- Manufactured by
- Swagtron, of South Bend, Indiana
- Incidents
- There have been seven reports of the lithium-ion batteries in the electric scooters overheating, smoking, melting or igniting, with one ignition resulting in a fire, causing a burn injury and…
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