Apollo Recalls Electric Scooters Due To Fall And Injury Hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of Apollo electric scooters due to a fall and injury hazard. According to the recall, the weld line on the electric scooter can crack, causing the stem to break and posing fall and injury hazards. Apollo has agreed to replace the stems on the electric scooters for customers. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact Apollo for a free replacement stem.

Schwinn Tone electric scooter recall and lawsuits 

Apollo isn’t the only company that created dangerous scooters. In December 2021, Pacific Cycle Inc., the parent company of Schwinn, recalled all models of its Schwinn Tone Electric Scooters. This recall was issued after the company received nine reports that the handlebars became loose or cracked. One incident resulted in a serious fall that caused injuries. The recall involves the Tone 1, Tone 2, and Tone 3 models. Consumers were advised to stop using the defective scooters immediately and contact Pacific Cycle directly for a free repair kit or to ship the scooter back for repair.

Swagtron electric scooter recall and class action 

Walmart and the CPSC recalled nearly 18,000 Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters in February 2025. According to the recall, there was a risk of serious injury or death caused by defective lithium-ion batteries that could overheat, explode, or catch fire. The CPSC reported that there were seven incidents of the batteries overheating or igniting, including one that caused a fire resulting in a serious burn injury and substantial property damage to a residential apartment building. Swagtron did not respond to the recall, but Walmart agreed to pay refunds to consumers who purchased the scooters at Walmart or Sam’s Club. Since then, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Swagtron, alleging that the company failed to disclose the fire risk to consumers and prioritized profits over consumer safety.

Lime scooter lawsuits 

In August 2020, Lime, the popular scooter-sharing service, faced a class action lawsuit alleging that the company’s scooters caused serious injuries due to defective or poorly maintained scooters. Plaintiffs in this lawsuit claim that the company failed to properly maintain its scooters, allowing defective scooters to remain in service. The lawsuit mentions defective or poorly maintained brakes, throttle, wheels, and handlebars as contributing factors to serious injury.

One plaintiff suffered a broken wrist and required surgery after hitting a pothole on a Lime scooter. Another plaintiff allegedly broke her arm and cut her eyebrow after the throttle on a Lime scooter allegedly stuck, causing her to crash.

In 2018, Lime also issued a global recall for Okai model electric scooters because they could break in half during use. This came after reports of baseboards cracking and breaking due to repeated stress or high-speed curb impact.

In September 2018, a Dallas man died after falling from a Lime scooter that was later found broken in half.

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Sources:

cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Schwinn-Electric-Scooters-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards

classaction.org/news/swagtron-electric-scooter-recall-class-action-lawsuit-alleges-battery-defect-poses-fire-risk#:~:text=The%20lawsuit%20seeks%20to%20recover,full%20refund%2C%20the%20CPSC%20says.