Minnesota Parents PANIC—Electric Scooters Sold at Walmart May ERUPT Into Flames!
A fiery scooter recall terrifies Minnesota parents as lithium-ion batteries ignite, injure, and destroy property. 🌐 #News #StPaulMN #Minnesota #Recall
ST. PAUL, MN – Every Minnesota parent’s worst nightmare is unfolding: a child’s electric scooter, meant for fun and freedom, can turn into a blazing hazard. Nearly 18,000 of these scooters, sold at Walmart and Sam’s Club, are now under recall after their batteries overheated, smoked, and, in one case, erupted into flames. The result? A burn injury and a devastated apartment building in Indiana—proof that danger can lurk in the most innocent-looking toys.
Batteries Gone Wild: The Recall Details
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters. These scooters, identifiable by model numbers on the deck’s side, were snatched off shelves after seven alarming incidents.
Smoke, melted parts, and even fire broke out due to faulty lithium-ion batteries.
Minnesota families, always on alert for their kids’ safety, can breathe a sigh of relief knowing these scooters are being pulled—but only if action is taken fast.
One Family’s Nightmare Fuels Urgent Action
The scariest incident hit home hardest: a scooter’s battery ignited, sparking a fire that left someone burned and an apartment building heavily damaged. Six other cases reported overheating or smoking batteries, narrowly avoiding worse outcomes.
For Minnesota parents, this is the kind of gut-wrenching scenario that keeps them up at night—knowing a simple ride could turn into a race against flames.
Walmart Steps Up as Manufacturer Stalls
Swagtron, the Indiana-based maker of these scooters, dodged the safety agency’s calls for a recall. That left Walmart, the retail giant, to take charge. The chain voluntarily yanked the scooters from circulation, prioritizing customer safety over profit.
Minnesota shoppers who bought these scooters between May 2018 and October 2024—priced from $175 to $450—will soon get refund details via email.
This recall includes model numbers: SWGR5-V2-SLV, SWGR5-V2-2, SG5 Boost, SG-5S, 96262-2, 96262-9, SG-5S, and 96560-2.
What Minnesota Families Need to Do Now
Authorities urge immediate action: stop riding, stop charging, and snip the throttle cord. Tossing these scooters in the trash or recycling bins isn’t an option—those lithium-ion batteries demand special hazardous waste disposal per local rules.
For Minnesota parents, this extra step is a small price to pay to keep their homes and kids safe from a potential fireball.
This isn’t just about scooters—it’s about trust. Minnesota families rely on stores like Walmart to keep danger off their kids’ wish lists. Now, with refunds on the way and clear steps to follow, they can turn this fiery fiasco into a lesson learned.
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