Reported Feb 20, 2025
Walmart Recalls Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire and…
Swagtron of South Bend, Indiana
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using and charging the recalled electric scooters, cut the throttle cord, and dispose of the entire product following local and state hazardous waste disposal procedures. Consumers who purchased their electric scooters from Walmart or Sam's Club will receive an email with instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Firm contact: Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. through 9 p.m. CT any day or online at www.walmart.com/help. For additional information about the recall, visit https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters
- Amount recalled
- About 17,970
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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 substantial property damage to a residential apartment building.
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