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Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters — recall

Consumer goods · United States · 2025-02-20

Hazard: Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious …

Swagtron electric scooters for fire and burn hazards

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-02-20
Manufacturer	Swagtron, of South Bend, Indiana
Retailer	Walmart and Sam’s Club stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and SamsClub.com
Model identifiers	The model numbers are SWGR5-V2-SLV, SWGR5-V2-2, SG5 Boost, SG-5S, 96262-2, 96262-9, SG-5S, and 96560-2.
Units affected	17970
Hazard	Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death
Hazard description	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.
Recall number	25-138
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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