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CPSC recall · Reported March 13, 2025

Sublue Recalls Lithium-Ion Batteries Sold for Sublue Mix Underwater Scooters Due to Fire Hazard

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #
25169
Affected scope
About 40,370
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves certain Sublue Mix underwater scooter lithium-ion batteries and repl… - a moderate-severity action.

Sublue Recalls Lithium-Ion Batteries Sold for Sublue Mix Underwater Scooters Due to Fire … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 13, 2025. Reason: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the scooters with the recalled batteries immediately and cont…. Verify recall #25169 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

Moderate
severity level
March 13, 2025
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #25169 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #25169) was formally reported on March 13, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 40,370.

The documented reason for this recall is: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the scooters with the recalled batteries immediately and contact Sublue for a free new generation battery replacement (gray battery). Sublue will provide a battery collect… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 40,370

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves certain Sublue Mix underwater scooter lithium-ion batteries and replacement batteries. The scooters are used for gliding through water. The batteries covered by the recall are black only. The scooters were sold in arctic white, space blue and aqua blue. The scooters have "Sublue" printed on the top and "Whiteshark Mix Underwater Scooter" printed on the side. The battery compartment is located on the underside of the scooter.

Reason for recall

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the scooters with the recalled batteries immediately and contact Sublue for a free new generation battery replacement (gray battery). Sublue will provide a battery collection kit for the consumer to return the recalled battery and will provide the replacement battery upon return of the recalled battery. Note: Do not throw this recalled battery in the trash or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by municipal recycling centers for damaged, defective, or recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 25169
Date reported March 13, 2025
Date initiated March 13, 2025
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 40,370
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the scooters with the recalled batteries immediately and contact Sublue for a free new generation bat…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves certain Sublue Mix underwater scooter lithium-ion batteries and replacement batteries. The scooters are used for gliding through water. The batteries covered by the recall are black only. The scooters were sold in arctic white, space blue and aqua blue. The scooters have "Sublue" printed on the top and "Whiteshark Mix Underwater Scooter" printed on the side. The battery compartment is located on the underside of the scooter.. Units affected: About 40,370.
Why was this product recalled?
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the scooters with the recalled batteries immediately and contact Sublue for a free new generation battery replacement (gray battery). Sublue will provide a battery collection kit for the consumer to return the recalled battery and will provide the replacement battery upon return of the recalled battery. Note: Do not throw this recalled battery in the trash or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by municipal recycling centers for damaged, defective, or recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 13, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 25169.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (25169) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported March 13, 2025. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.