Recalls / 2025-02-20

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

25138 · Recalled 2025-02-20 · CPSC page

Recalled Black Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooter (side view)

Description

This recall involves SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters sold at Walmart and Sam's Club. The electric scooters are powered by lithium-ion batteries. They were sold in black or silver colors. "SWAGGER 5" is printed in large lettering on the stem of the handlebars. The lithium-ion battery is located beneath the scooter deck. The 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. Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries. Do not throw this recalled battery in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled battery in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. The manufacturer, Swagtron, of South Bend, Indiana, has not been responsive to CPSC's request for information about this product or to CPSC's request for a recall. However, Walmart as the retailer has agreed to recall electric scooters that were purchased at Walmart or Sam's Club either at its stores or on its websites.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters		About 17,970

Parties

Manufacturer: Swagtron
Distributor: Walmart, of Bentonville, Arkansas
Made in: China
Sold at: Walmart, Sam's Club, online at Walmart.com, SamsClub.com, $450.

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.

More images

Recalled Black Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooter (folded)

Recalled Silver Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooter (side view)

Recalled Silver Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooter (folded)

Location of battery pack beneath scooter deck

Source: CPSC recall 25138. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.