CPSCRecalled Sep 26, 2003 · #03553
CPSC, Segway LLC Announce Voluntary Recall to Upgrade Software on Segway™ Human Transporters
Hazard
Under certain operating conditions, particularly when the batteries are near the end of charge, some Segway HTs may not deliver enough power, allowing the rider to fall. This can happen if the rider speeds up abruptly, encounters an obstacle or continues to ride, after receiving a low-battery alert.
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This recall involves all Segway HT i167 ("i Series") models sold to consumers. In addition, Segway LLC is including all e167 ("e Series") and i167 models sold to commercial users, and all p133 ("p Series") models sold to consumers in test markets.
Product details
- Product
- Segway "i Series" Human Transporters (HT)
- Type
- Human Transporters
- Manufacturer
- Segway LLC, of Manchester, New Hampshire
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Directly by Segway LLC and through certain dealers and resellers, from March 2002 through September 2003. Segway HTs have also been made available to the public by authorized rental agents.
- Made in
- United States
What you should do
Call Segway LLC for information on how to receive a free software upgrade. Segway LLC is directly contacting owners of these products. Riders are reminded that, even after the software upgrade, appropriate operating techniques, as described in Segway HT user materials, are essential to safety.