CPSC2025-02-20
Walmart Recalls Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death
Swagtron, of South Bend, Indiana
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Affected count
About 17,970
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Walmart-Recalls-Swagtron-SG-5-Boost-Commuter-Electric-Scooters-with-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-DeathDon't want to check this manually?
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