Transpro Electric Scooter Recall Highlights Lithium-Ion Fire Danger and Product Liability Risks

$200,000 in Property Damage, One Fire Reported, Hundreds of Devices at Risk

In July 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a serious safety recall involving Transpro brand electric scooters, after a lithium-ion battery overheated and caught fire, resulting in $200,000 worth of property damage. While no injuries have been reported to date, the incident underscores the ongoing dangers of poorly regulated lithium-ion devices and the devastating consequences they can have for unsuspecting consumers.

At KBD Attorneys, we represent individuals and families harmed by defective consumer products—including e-scooters, e-bikes, and battery-powered devices—and we are currently monitoring this recall closely. If you or someone you love has been affected by an exploding battery, fire, or similar product failure, our legal team is here to help.

What Was Recalled?

The Transpro US recall affects 700 units of three electric scooter models:

• A3 Hub Motor

• A11F Spark

• R1 Commuter

These scooters, sold in black and gray, were available in bike and electronics stores throughout the Northeast from August 2024 through April 2025, retailing for $250 to $400. Each scooter was powered by a lithium-ion battery located beneath the deck.

According to the CPSC, these scooters were sold with unauthorized UL certification labels—a red flag that the devices may not have undergone proper third-party safety testing. UL certification is a voluntary safety standard that reassures consumers a product has met rigorous testing criteria. Falsely applying this label can mislead consumers into trusting a product that may be unstable, unverified, or downright dangerous.

What’s the Risk?

The main hazard involves the risk of fire or explosion due to battery overheating. Lithium-ion batteries are lightweight, efficient, and common in consumer electronics—but they are also volatile and prone to thermal runaway, a chain reaction that can result in sudden ignition, especially if the battery is defective, damaged, overcharged, or exposed to heat.

The recall notice explicitly warns consumers not to throw away the battery or scooter in household or curbside recycling due to the fire risk. Instead, owners must contact a local household hazardous waste facility for disposal and follow Transpro’s instructions to disable the device and submit a claim for a refund or free replacement.

What’s Behind These Fires?

Battery fires are not rare—and they’re not always caused by user error. In many cases, manufacturing defects, design flaws, or inadequate testing are to blame. Some of the most common causes include:

• Improper battery cell manufacturing (e.g., contamination, damaged separators)

• Inadequate battery management systems (BMS)

• Use of counterfeit or substandard components

• Failure to meet safety standards, such as UL 2272 or UL 2271

Given the unauthorized UL labeling in this case, questions arise about how and why these scooters made it to market and whether Transpro took adequate steps to vet their overseas manufacturing partners.

We at KBD are keeping an eye on products using these batteries and writing about the products that have proved to be dangerous.

E-Bikes Share the Same Risks

While this recall centers on electric scooters, electric bicycles (e-bikes) are just as vulnerable to battery-related hazards. In fact, e-bike fires are on the rise in major cities like New York, where the fire department has reported dozens of fatal blazes linked to lithium-ion battery packs, often in devices lacking proper certification.

E-bikes and e-scooters often use similar components, and both are increasingly sold online, on Amazon, or through lesser-known third-party retailers, many of whom cut corners on safety compliance. As popularity grows, so do the risks for riders, pedestrians, and homeowners.

What Should Consumers Do?

If you purchased a Transpro A3, A11F Spark, or R1 Commuter scooter, you should:

1. Stop using and charging the device immediately.

2. Visit https://transprous.com/recall-escooters for instructions.

3. Submit a claim through the provided form or email.

4. Destroy the scooter as directed and provide evidence of destruction.

5. Dispose of the scooter safely through your municipal hazardous waste program.

If you experience smoke, overheating, or any burning smell, leave the device outside or in a fire-safe location away from flammable materials. A fire from the scooter should result in a call 911 immediately—do not attempt to extinguish it with water, which can make lithium-ion battery fires worse.

Who’s Responsible for Battery Fires?

Manufacturers, importers, and distributors can all be held legally liable for injuries, property damage, or wrongful deaths caused by defective products. This includes:

• Failing to ensure product safety before sale

• Using false or unauthorized safety labels

• Ignoring known risks or incidents

• Not warning consumers of hazards

In this case, Transpro US Inc., located in Paterson, New Jersey, is the importer and responsible party. If additional incidents surface—or if it is discovered that the company knowingly sold unsafe or uncertified products—it could face civil liability or even regulatory enforcement.

KBD Attorneys Is Investigating

At KBD Attorneys, we have a track record of holding companies accountable for dangerous consumer products, including those that cause fires, burns, and battery explosions. We represent victims across the country, and we are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this recall and others like it.

If you or a loved one experienced:

• Fire damage caused by a scooter or e-bike

• Burn injuries from a battery explosion

• Smoke inhalation or property loss

• A death caused by a lithium-ion battery incident

…you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost property, emotional trauma, and more.

Contact Us

No one should suffer because a company cut corners or failed to follow safety standards. If you’ve been harmed by a Transpro scooter, another e-mobility device, or a faulty battery, KBD Attorneys is here to help. We offer free consultations, and we don’t get paid unless you win.

Reach out today to speak with an experienced product liability attorney. Your rights matter—and we’re ready to fight for them.