Hover-1 Dynamo Recall Lawsuit Investigation

Next Review: August 7, 2026

Quick Facts

• The recall involves Hover-1 Dynamo e-scooters with “WY” as the seventh and eighth characters of the serial number.
• The scooters’ brakes can fail during use, preventing riders from slowing or stopping as expected.
• DGL Group received 22 brake-failure reports and seven reports of crash-related injuries.
• Consumers should stop using affected scooters and contact DGL Group for a full refund.

The recalled Hover-1 Dynamo scooters were sold exclusively through Walmart.com from November 2021 through July 2022 for approximately $200. Consumers must submit photographs of the serial number and severed motor cable to receive the recall refund.

A review conducted on July 31, 2026, did not identify a publicly reported Hover-1 Dynamo class action, multidistrict litigation, or product-liability settlement. Riders or bystanders who suffered documented injuries after a recalled scooter’s brakes failed may still be able to request an individual legal review.

Latest Hover-1 Dynamo Recall and Lawsuit Developments

July 2026

• July 31, 2026 – The CPSC recall page continued to list a full-refund remedy and directed consumers to stop using affected Hover-1 Dynamo scooters and contact DGL Group for refund instructions [1]

July 2024

• July 25, 2024 – DGL Group recalled approximately 4,200 Hover-1 Dynamo e-scooters because the brakes can fail, posing serious injury and crash hazards. The company had received 22 brake-failure reports and seven injury reports when the recall was announced [1]

What Is the Hover-1 Dynamo E-Scooter?

The Hover-1 Dynamo is a two-wheeled electric scooter designed for personal transportation. The recalled scooters are matte black and have a kickstand, reflective lights at the front and rear of the stand board, and Hover-1 branding on the stem and stand board.

The recall does not apply to every Hover-1 Dynamo scooter. Affected units have serial numbers containing the letters “WY” as the seventh and eighth characters.

The serial number appears on a label attached to the underside of the scooter. Consumers should photograph the complete label before participating in the refund process or making any recall-related alteration.

DGL Group Ltd. of Edison, New Jersey, imported the recalled scooters. They were manufactured in China and sold exclusively through Walmart.com.

What Is the Brake-Failure Hazard?

The scooter’s brakes can fail while the product is being ridden. A rider who cannot slow or stop as expected may fall, enter traffic, strike a curb or fixed object, or collide with another person or vehicle.

The CPSC notice does not identify a particular brake component or explain the precise mechanical sequence responsible for the failures. Product-specific causation would therefore depend on the scooter’s condition and the circumstances of the crash.

Brake failure may be especially dangerous when a rider is traveling downhill, approaching an intersection, riding near traffic, or navigating around pedestrians and obstacles. Speed, surface conditions, visibility, and the point of impact may influence injury severity.

Reported Incidents and Injuries

DGL Group received 22 reports of brake failure involving the recalled Hover-1 Dynamo scooters. Seven injuries were reported.

The reported injuries included abrasions, contusions, a dislocated shoulder, fractured teeth, lacerations, and strains. These are the product-specific injuries identified in the CPSC recall notice.

Medical treatment after an individual crash may include emergency care, wound treatment, diagnostic imaging, dental care, or orthopedic follow-up. The appropriate treatment depends on the nature and severity of the injuries.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers should immediately stop using a recalled Hover-1 Dynamo scooter and contact DGL Group for instructions on obtaining a full refund. The scooter should not be ridden while the consumer waits for the remedy.

To receive the refund, consumers must submit photographs showing the scooter’s serial number and the motor cable after it has been severed. Consumers should follow DGL Group’s instructions and avoid altering the scooter while it is connected to power.

Anyone injured in a crash should document the scooter before changing its condition. Photographs should show the complete scooter, serial-number label, brakes, motor cable, visible damage, and other relevant components.

Who May Be Affected?

Consumers who purchased a Hover-1 Dynamo scooter from Walmart.com between November 2021 and July 2022 may be affected. The scooter must have “WY” as the seventh and eighth characters of its serial number to match the recall.

Riders injured after the brakes failed may warrant an individual legal review. A pedestrian, bystander, or other person injured because a recalled scooter could not stop may also have a potential claim, depending on the facts.

Owning a recalled scooter does not automatically establish liability or damages. A potential claim generally requires evidence connecting the recalled product and alleged brake failure to a documented injury or other compensable loss.

Who May Be Liable?

Depending on the evidence and applicable state law, an investigation may consider the manufacturer, importer, distributor, retailer, or another entity involved in supplying the scooter. Identifying a scooter covered by the recall does not by itself establish legal liability.

An investigation may review the scooter’s serial number, condition, brakes, maintenance history, crash circumstances, warnings, and purchase records. Medical documentation and evidence showing how the alleged brake failure caused the injuries may also be important.

The refund process requires consumers to sever the motor cable, which changes the product’s condition. Consumers considering an injury claim should photograph the scooter thoroughly and retain relevant records before completing that step.

Do I Qualify?

• Did you own or use a Hover-1 Dynamo scooter with “WY” in the seventh and eighth serial-number positions?
• Did the scooter’s brakes fail or stop working properly during use?
• Did the incident cause a crash, medical treatment, dental injuries, lost income, or another documented loss?
• Do you have photographs, Walmart purchase records, medical records, witness information, or recall communications?

An individual legal review can determine whether the scooter, crash circumstances, injuries, available documentation, and applicable filing deadlines support a potential claim.

What Evidence Should I Preserve?

Useful product evidence may include the scooter, serial-number label, photographs of the brake components and motor cable, charger, damaged parts, and images of the scooter’s overall condition. Preserve this information before severing the motor cable or otherwise altering the product.

Consumers should also retain Walmart order records, email confirmations, payment records, warranty documents, refund submissions, and communications with DGL Group. Crash photographs, police reports, witness statements, and damaged clothing or protective equipment may provide additional context.

Medical evidence may include emergency department notes, dental records, imaging reports, prescriptions, physical therapy records, and bills. A written timeline describing the ride, brake failure, crash, treatment, and recall communications can help organize the evidence.

Do I Have a Hover-1 Dynamo Recall Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one was injured after the brakes failed on a recalled Hover-1 Dynamo e-scooter, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

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Important Legal Actions or Recalls

Potential Compensation

Potential compensation may include medical expenses, dental treatment, rehabilitation costs, lost income, damaged personal property, and pain and suffering. More serious injuries may involve future treatment, scarring, reduced mobility, or diminished earning capacity.

Recoverable damages depend on product identification, proof of brake failure, medical causation, documented losses, responsible parties, and applicable law. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Legal Process Overview

Free case review: An initial review may address the scooter’s serial number, purchase history, brake-failure incident, injuries, medical treatment, and available photographs or records.

Investigation: Attorneys may examine the scooter, brake system, crash evidence, medical records, witness accounts, Walmart documentation, and communications with DGL Group. Evidence should be documented before the motor cable is severed.

Filing: A lawsuit may be filed when the evidence and applicable law support one or more legal claims. Filing deadlines differ by state and by the circumstances of the injury.

Discovery/negotiation: The parties may exchange records, obtain testimony, consult qualified experts, and discuss a possible settlement. The scope and duration of this phase depend on the disputed facts and injuries.

Resolution: A claim may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. No particular outcome or timeline can be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Hover-1 Dynamo Recall

Do I Have a Hover-1 Dynamo Recall Lawsuit?

A potential claim may warrant review if a recalled scooter’s brakes failed and caused a documented injury or compensable loss. The recall itself does not prove that a lawsuit exists or that every owner qualifies.

Which Hover-1 Dynamo scooters were recalled?

The recall covers Hover-1 Dynamo e-scooters with “WY” as the seventh and eighth characters of the serial number. The serial-number label is located on the scooter’s underside.

Why were the scooters recalled?

The scooters were recalled because their brakes can fail during use. The defect creates serious injury and crash hazards.

How many incidents and injuries were reported?

DGL Group received 22 brake-failure reports and seven injury reports. Reported injuries included abrasions, contusions, a dislocated shoulder, fractured teeth, lacerations, and strains.

What Evidence May Support a Hover-1 Dynamo Recall Lawsuit?

Relevant evidence may include serial-number photographs, Walmart purchase records, crash photos, medical and dental records, witness statements, police reports, and communications with DGL Group.

What is the recall remedy?

Consumers should stop using the scooter and contact DGL Group for a full refund. The process requires photographs of the serial number and severed motor cable.

What should I document before cutting the motor cable?

Photograph the complete scooter, underside serial-number label, brake components, motor cable, crash damage, and overall condition. Keep Walmart purchase records and recall communications.

Can an injured bystander request a legal review?

Possibly. Eligibility depends on whether the recalled scooter’s alleged brake failure caused the injury and whether the available evidence supports causation and damages.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/DGL-Group-Recalls-Hover-1-Dynamo-E-Scooters-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Crash-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Walmart-com