Walmart recalls Swagtron scooter after its battery set an apartment on fire

The Verge
By Jess WeatherbedFeb 21, 2025, 7:18 am67 ptsTrending
Almost 18,000 Swagtron electric scooters are being recalled by Walmart due to fire and safety concerns regarding their lithium-ion batteries. There have been seven reports of SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost batteries “overheating, smoking, melting or igniting” according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission…

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