Recalls / 2006-09-14

Segway Inc. Announces Recall to Repair Segway® Personal Transporters

06258 · Recalled 2006-09-14 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves all Segway PT i167, i170 and i180 ("i Series") models, the p133 ("p Series"), XT ("cross-terrain transporter"), GT ("golf transporter") and i2 models. These units were sold to consumers and commercial customers. All e167 ("e Series") models, which were sold to commercial users, also are included in this recall. No other models are involved in this recall. The name, "Segway", appears on the front bumper and/or on the handlebars of the personal transporter.

Hazards

The personal transporter can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall. This can occur when the device is tilted back by the Speed Limiter and the rider comes off and then back onto the device within a short period of time.

Reported injuries

Segway Inc. has received six reports of the personal transporter not operating properly, resulting in injuries to the head and wrist of users.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the Segway PT immediately and contact the company to receive a free software upgrade.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)]		About 23,500

Parties

Manufacturer: Segway Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Segway authorized dealers, distributors, directly, by certain resellers, 000 to $5, 500.

Consumer contact

Call Segway Inc. at (800) 750-6557 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.segway.com. Segway Inc. and Segway authorized dealers and distributors are directly notifying owners of these products.

Source: CPSC recall 06258. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.