Electric Scooters Recalled After Fire Risk Causes $200K in Property Damage

Consumers who purchased certain Transpro electric scooters could be at risk, following a major recall prompted by fire hazards linked to faulty lithium-ion batteries. Per an announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Transpro US Inc. is recalling approximately 700 scooters after reports surfaced of one catching fire, causing $200,000 in property damage. Although no injuries have been reported, the recall stresses the potential for serious injury or death.

The affected models include the A3 Hub Motor, A11F Spark, and R1 Commuter electric scooters. Sold between August 2024 and April 2025 at bike and electronics retailers across the Northeast, the scooters range in price from $250 to $400. They feature lithium-ion batteries with unauthorized UL certification labels, raising concerns about overheating and fire risk. Consumers are instructed to stop using and charging the scooters immediately.

The scooters were manufactured in China and imported by Transpro US Inc., based in Paterson, New Jersey. The batteries are housed beneath the scooter deck, and model identifiers can be found in the same location. Consumers can choose to receive either a full refund or a replacement scooter, but must provide proof of product destruction per instructions found on the company’s recall website.

The CPSC warns that these recalled lithium-ion batteries should not be disposed of through normal recycling or household trash due to the elevated fire risk. Instead, users should contact their local hazardous waste collection center for proper disposal. Transpro is reaching out to all known buyers, but consumers who haven’t been contacted can visit https://transprous.com/recall-escooters or call 888-616-0328 for more information.

Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release.

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