[Recalled] Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)] — This recall involves all Segway PT i167, i170 and i180 ("i Series") models, the… | CPSC 2006-09-14
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)] |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 06258 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 14 September 2006 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
Read the full official notice →
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