Seven people have suffered injuries—including broken teeth and a dislocated shoulder—after crashing on Hover-1 Dynamo E-scooters, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The scooters’ brakes can fail, which poses a risk of serious injury for all riders.
As a result, the DGL Group of Edison New Jersey—which imported the scooters from China—is recalling about 4,200 of them. The CPSC advises consumers to stop using these products immediately and contact DGL Group for instructions on receiving a full refund.
If you or a loved one was injured on a Hover-1 Dynamo E-scooter, contact our Virginia Beach defective product injury attorneys today. Companies like DGL Group are responsible for making sure their products are safe for consumers to use. When they fail to do that, they need to be held liable for putting the public at risk. These scooters were sold from November 2021 through July 22 for about $200.
Stop Using the Hover-1 Dynamo Scooter Immediately
Scooters affected by this recall include those with the letters “WY” as the seventh and eighth letters in the serial number. Find that on the label on the underside of the scooter. The products are matte black and have reflective lights at the front and back, plus a kickstand. The Hover-1 logo is on the stand board and the bottom of the stem.
At the time of the recall, DGL Group had received 22 reports of the scooters’ brakes failing. This resulted in the seven injuries noted, including contusions, abrasions, lacerations, strains, a dislocated shoulder, and fractured teeth.
DGL Group is offering a full refund as a remedy for this issue. Consumers must submit a refund request at the company’s recall site. You will need a picture of the serial number on the product. Once you’ve submitted the form, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to proceed with the refund process.
Consumers may also call 1-844-451-7300 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
E-Scooter Personal Injuries Increasing from Year to Year
In October 2023, the CPSC reported that e-scooter and bike injuries soared in 22, increasing by nearly 21 percent. They attribute the increase to the rising popularity of these vehicles for personal transportation and leisure activities.
Sometimes, however, a defect in the product is to blame for the injuries. Just last month, for instance (July 2024), Razor also recalled its Icon electric scooters because the downtube could separate from the floorboard during use, posing a fall hazard. At the time of the recall, the company had received 34 reports of partial or complete downtube separation with two reported injuries. About 7,300 scooters were affected.
Fires were also a significant related hazard due to the batteries included in the scooters and the possibility of short-circuiting during charging. In December 2022, the CPSC called on more than 2,000 manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers to ensure their products comply with safety standards.
Should I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit Related to the Hover-1 E-Scooter?
If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury on a Hover-1 Dynamo E-scooter, you may be able to file a claim against DGL Group. The recall shows that the product was defective. If you bought your scooter before the recall was implemented, contact our Virginia Beach defective product injury attorneys immediately. We’ll be happy to offer you a free initial consultation to determine if you may have a case.
We’ll examine all the evidence related to the incident, compare it against the recall, and determine your next steps. Particularly if you or a loved one was severely injured, we may be able to help your family recover financially, as we did for this professional who suffered broken bones from a defective product and received a $375,000 personal injury settlement.
In addition to Virginia Beach, we also serve the Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Hampton areas.
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An experienced personal injury attorney with dual licensure in Virginia and North Carolina, Eric Washburn received a B.B.A. in Finance from James Madison University—initially worked in the information technology field before obtaining his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. Once an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Danville, Va., Eric has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” Super Lawyer in Virginia since 2014.
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