CPSC recall · Reported September 14, 2006
Segway Inc. Announces Recall to Repair Segway® Personal Transporters
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 a…
Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.h. recalled This recall involves all Segway PT i167, i170 and i180 ("i Series") models, the p133 ("p ….
Segway Inc. Announces Recall to Repair Segway® Personal Transporters was recalled by Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.h. in September 14, 2006. Reason: The personal transporter can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Segway PT immediately and contact the company to receive …. Verify recall #06258 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.h. issued this CPSC recall-The personal transporter can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall….
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- agency class
- September 14, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06258 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the Segway PT immediately and contact the company to receive a free software upgrade.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06258 |
| Date reported | September 14, 2006 |
| Date initiated | September 14, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.h. |
| Affected scope | About 23,500 |
| 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 Segway PT immediately and contact the company to receive a free software upgrade.
- Check the recall number (06258) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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