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Coverage dated September 29, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Consumer Reports: E-scooters too dangerous to recommend

Headline from The Columbian

Consumer Reports said it no longer recommends any brand of e-scooter, citing higher top speeds for the popular vehicles and a sharp nationwide increase in rider injuries.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    E-scooters are too dangerous to recommend, Consumer Reports says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    E-scooters are inherently less stable than e-bikes because of their narrow platforms, smaller wheels, and riders are standing, experts say.

  2. The Columbian

    Consumer Reports: E-scooters too dangerous to recommend (opens The Columbian)

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    Consumer Reports said it no longer recommends any brand of e-scooter, citing higher top speeds for the popular vehicles and a sharp nationwide increase in rider injuries.

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