Walmart recalled nearly 18,000 Swagtron e-scooters due to a risk of serious injuries or deaths, after a battery set an apartment on fire and burned one person.
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Walmart Recalls Swagtron Scooters After Battery Sets Apartment on Fire
In February 2025, Walmart and safety officials announced a recall for about 17,970 Swagtron e-scooters due to a risk of serious injuries and deaths when the defective batteries overheat, explode, and catch on fire.
What is the Problem?
The recalled Swagtron e-scooters have defective lithium-ion batteries that can overheat and catch on fire. This poses a risk of residential fires in homes and apartment buildings that may result in burn injuries, deaths, and property damage.
According to the recall:
“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.”
What Happened?
There were 7 reports of the lithium-ion batteries in the recalled Swagtron electric scooters overheating, smoking, melting or igniting, with 1 ignition resulting in a fire causing a burn injury and “substantial property damage to a residential apartment building.”
In November 2023, a Swagtron scooter battery caused a fire that caused severe damage to a residential apartment building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One person suffered a burn injury, but fortunately no one was killed.
139 Fires Linked to Swagtron Hoverboards, Other Products
Safety officials also warned consumers about fire hazards from other Swagtron products: “CPSC is also aware of 139 reports of fire or other thermal incidents involving other Swagtron products.” Swagtron also sells hoverboards and e-skateboards that are linked to fire hazards.
How To Identify Recalled Swagtron E-Scooters
The recall involves SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters that were sold at Walmart and Sam’s Club. These e-scooters are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The name “SWAGGER 5” is printed in large letters on the stem and handlebars.
The recalled model numbers are SWGR5-V2-SLV, SWGR5-V2-2, SG5 Boost, SG-5S, 96262-2, 96262-9, SG-5S, and 96560-2. The model numbers are affixed to the side of the scooter deck.
Walmart Offers Refund for Swagtron Scooters
Safety officials said that the manufacturer, Swagtron, based in South Bend, Indiana, “has not been responsive” to requests for a recall. However, the retailer Walmart has agreed to pay refunds to customers who bought a recalled e-scooter at Walmart stores, Sam’s Club, or on its websites.
What Should I Do?
You should immediately stop using and charging these recalled Swagtron e-scooters, cut the throttle cord, and dispense of the whole product according to your local laws regarding hazardous waste.
If you bought your Swagtron scooter from Walmart or Sam’s Club, Walmart will send an email with instructions on how to get a refund.
VIDEO: Why Are Some E-Scooters Catching on Fire?
Do I Have a Swagtron Scooter Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Swagtron E-Scooter induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured or burned by a Swagtron E-Scooter that caught on fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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