Product Recall Number: 06-258
Why was Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)] recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 06-258
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-09-13
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)]
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H., is voluntarily recalling about 23,500 Segway Personal Transporters (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)]. 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.Name of Product: Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)]Units: About 23,500Manufacturer: Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.Hazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: Segway Inc. has received six reports of the personal transporter not operating properly, resulting in injuries to the head and wrist of users.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.Sold through: Segway authorized dealers and distributors, directly from Segway Inc., and by certain resellers from March 2002 through mid-September 2006 for prices ranging from $4,000 to $5,500.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the Segway PT immediately and contact the company to receive a free software upgrade.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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 23,500
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Segway authorized dealers and distributors, directly from Segway Inc., and by certain resellers from March 2002 through mid-September 2006 for prices ranging from $4,000 to $5,500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed