The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17700·Announced 2016-10-03

Glion Electric Scooters Recalled Due to Frame Breakage and Fall Hazard

Probity Cell is recalling about 230 Glion SmartScooter Model 100 units because the frame can break at the folding point, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has been reported (hip and elbow abrasion), but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Probity Cell LLC is recalling about 230 Glion SmartScooter Model 100 electric scooters. The recall involves aluminum foldable scooters in black or white, powered by lithium-ion batteries, which were sold from September 2014 to September 2015. The scooters were sold at Amazon, eBay, Kickstarter, and Glion's website for between $380 and $550.

The recall is due to a hazard where the scooter's frame can break where the unit folds, posing a fall hazard. The firm has received three reports of the frame breaking, including one report of a hip and elbow abrasion injury.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric scooters and contact Probity Cell for a free repair or a store credit toward the purchase of another product. Consumers can contact Probity Cell toll-free at 855-500-2640 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or via email and the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Glion electric scooters
Affected units
230

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.