CPSC2025-07-24
Transpro US Recalls Electric Scooters with Unauthorized Lithium-Ion Battery UL Certification Labels Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death; $200,000 in Property Damage Reported
Transpro US Inc., of Paterson, New Jersey
Hazard
The battery compartment of the recalled light-up ruler bracelets can be opened easily by children allowing access to the button cell batteries, violating the battery-operated toys requirements under the mandatory standard for toys. If a child swallows a button cell or coin battery, it can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns or death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and charging the recalled scooters and contact Transpro to receive a full refund or a free replacement scooter. Visit https://transprous.com/recall-escooters for instructions to disable the scooter. Consumers will need to submit their information through an online claim form or by email and will need to submit evidence of product destruction with their claim. Consumers should dispose of the entire scooter following local and state hazardous waste disposal procedures. Transpro is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Bike and electronics stores in the Northeast from August 2024 through April 2025 for between $250 and $400.
Affected count
700 units
Injuries reported
Transpro US Inc. has received one report of a scooter catching fire, causing at least $200,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Transpro Electric Scooters
Consumer contact
Transpro toll-free at 888-616-0328 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at sales@transprous.com, or online at https://transprous.com/recall-escooters or https://transprous.com and click on "RECALL" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Transpro-US-Recalls-Electric-Scooters-with-Unauthorized-Lithium-Ion-Battery-UL-Certification-Labels-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death-200000-in-Property-Damage-ReportedDon't want to check this manually?
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