Acer AES015 Electric Scooters Recall Due to Fall Hazard
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Acer America Corporation is recalling about 510 AES015 two-wheeled folding electric scooters sold in the U.S. due to a loose screw that can cause the front tube to fold unexpectedly, posing a fall injury risk.
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This notice was issued by CPSC on April 30, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
This recall involves Acer AES015 two-wheeled folding electric scooters where a loose screw can cause the front tube to fold down unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from a fall hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are the Acer AES015 Two-Wheeled Folding Electric Scooters. These scooters are black with a green and white decal on the front tube and sides of the platform, and feature a green circle around the wheel rims. The model number AES015 is located on the label on the front tube. Approximately 510 units were sold in the United States, with additional units sold in Canada and Mexico, though the recall focuses on U.S. sales. They were sold online at Acer.com and Amazon.com, and in stores at BrandMart, from June 2023 to February 2026, for prices between $245 and $70.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled folding electric scooters and contact Acer America Corporation for instructions on how to tighten the screw. Free repair tools are available upon request by calling toll-free at 866-514-2237 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, emailing at acer.esseries@acer.com, or visiting https://www.acer.com/us-en/support/alerts-recalls for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall affects about 510 scooters in the U.S., underscoring the importance of addressing potential safety defects in electric scooters that could lead to falls and injuries during use.
Source
This information is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). For more details, visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Acer-America-Corporation-Recalls-Two-Wheeled-Folding-Electric-Scooters-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Fall-Hazard
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