Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost electric scooters are under a recall affecting nearly 18,000 units due to dangerous lithium-ion battery issues. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported multiple incidents of the batteries overheating, leading to fires, burn injuries, and damage to properties. Despite Walmart's actions and the issuance of refund instructions to customers, Swagtron has remained unresponsive to both CPSC recall requests and media inquiries. The CPSC urges customers to stop using these scooters and follow disposal guidelines for hazardous waste.
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.
The recall impacts about 17,970 SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost units with seven reports of overheating, smoking, melting, or igniting that caused burn injuries and property damage.
Swagtron has ignored CPSC requests for a recall and response regarding the SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost electric scooters, raising safety concerns.
Customers are urged to stop using the scooters and check for model numbers, which are located on the side of the scooter deck.
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