Swagtron Electric Scooter Recall: Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Battery Defect Poses Fire Risk

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A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed after roughly 17,970 Swagtron electric scooters were recalled due to a fire risk.

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According to the 18-page lawsuit, Walmart and Sam’s Club issued a recall of Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters after receiving seven reports of the product’s lithium-ion batteries overheating, smoking, melting or igniting. A recall announcement posted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on February 20, 2025 states that there has been one reported instance of an electric scooter catching fire, causing a burn injury and property damage.

The Swagtron electric scooter recall includes model numbers SWGR5-V2-SLV, SWGR5-V2-2, SG5 Boost, SG-5S, 96262-2, 96262-9 and 96560-2, which can be found on the side of the scooter deck, the case says.

The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for those who bought the electric scooters, claiming that consumers would not have spent money on the product had manufacturer Swagtron disclosed its inherent fire risk. Instead, the defendant intentionally withheld critical safety information to trick customers into purchasing defective and unreasonably dangerous electric scooters, the case alleges.

The complaint accuses Swagtron of “prioritizing sales over consumer safety” and claims the battery defect was “demonstrably avoidable.” Per the recall announcement, Swagtron has not been responsive to the CPSC’s request for a recall and information about the scooters.

The recall advises consumers to immediately stop using and charging affected Swagtron electric scooters, cut the throttle cord and properly dispose of the defective lithium-ion batteries following procedures provided by municipal recycling centers.

“Do not throw this recalled battery in the trash,” the CPSC states. “Do not deposit this recalled battery in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.”

Customers who bought their recalled Swagtron scooter from Walmart or Sam’s Club will be emailed instructions for receiving a full refund, the CPSC says.

The Swagtron lawsuit looks to represent all United States residents who purchased Swagtron’s SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooter within the applicable statute of limitations period.

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