Transpro US Recalls Electric Scooters with Unauthorized Lithium-Ion Battery UL Certification Labels Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death; $200,000 in Property Damage Reported
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The recalled scooters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury and death. They were sold with unauthorized lithium-ion battery UL certification labels.
What parents need to know
Transpro is recalling certain electric scooters powered by lithium-ion batteries. These products were sold in black or gray, with the battery located beneath the scooter deck.
The recalled scooters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard and a risk of serious injury and death. They were sold with unauthorized lithium-ion battery UL certification labels. Transpro has received one report of a scooter catching fire, causing at least $200,000 in property damage.
Parents should immediately stop using and charging these scooters. Please review the official recall notice to follow the necessary steps for the remedy process, which includes instructions on how to disable the device and how to request a refund or replacement.
Do not place these scooters or their batteries in regular trash or standard recycling bins, as they present a significant fire risk. Instead, contact your local municipal household hazardous waste collection center to determine the proper disposal procedures for these specific items.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #25405
- Recall date
- Units affected
- 700 units
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using and charging the recalled scooters and contact Transpro to receive a full refund or a free replacement scooter. Visit https://transprous.com/recall-escooters for instructions to disable the scooter. Consumers will need to submit their information through an online claim form or by email and will need to submit evidence of product destruction with their claim. Consumers should dispose of the entire scooter following local and state hazardous waste disposal procedures. Transpro is contacting all known purchasers directly.
- Product description
This recall involves Transpro brand A3 Hub Motor, A11F Spark, and R1 Commuter electric scooters. The scooters are powered by lithium-ion batteries. They were sold in black or gray colors. The lithium-ion battery is located beneath the scooter deck. The model names and numbers are affixed to the bottom of the scooter deck. Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
- Products and models
- Transpro Electric Scooters
- Sold at
- Bike and electronics stores in the Northeast from August 2024 through April 2025 for between $250 and $400.
- Consumer contact
- Transpro toll-free at 888-616-0328 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at sales@transprous.com, or online at https://transprous.com/recall-escooters or https://transprous.com and click on "RECALL" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication. Always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.
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