September 04, 2025
E-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards have grown in popularity among Americans in recent years, as a way to get to and from work, school or for fun.
Consumers should take these steps to prevent fires with micromobility devices:
CPSC urges consumers to only use micromobility products that have been designed, manufactured, and certified for compliance with the applicable consensus safety standards.
Always be present when charging micromobility products, never while sleeping, and only use the supplied charger.
Only use an approved replacement battery pack.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper charging and unplug the device when done.
Never use an micromobility device with a battery pack that has been modified/reworked by unqualified personnel or with re-purposed or used cells.
NEVER throw lithium batteries into the trash or general recycling. Instead, take them to your local battery recycler or hazardous waste collection center.
Consumers should take these steps to prevent fires with micromobility devices:
CPSC urges consumers to only use micromobility products that have been designed, manufactured, and certified for compliance with the applicable consensus safety standards.
Always be present when charging micromobility products, never while sleeping, and only use the supplied charger.
Only use an approved replacement battery pack.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper charging and unplug the device when done.
Never use an micromobility device with a battery pack that has been modified/reworked by unqualified personnel or with re-purposed or used cells.
NEVER throw lithium batteries into the trash or general recycling. Instead, take them to your local battery recycler or hazardous waste collection center.