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Segway Inc. Announces Recall to Repair Segway® Personal Transporters

Recall 06-258 · September 14, 2006 · Segway

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-258 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 14, 2006
Brand
Segway
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)]
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
About 23,500
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
July 18, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)] · About 23,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

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.

Recall history and context

Segway appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Segway recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)] (About 23,500 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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