CPSC, Segway LLC Announce Voluntary Recall to Upgrade Software on Segway™ Human Transporters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-09-26 · 03553
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
03553
Date
2003-09-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Segway "i Series" Human Transporters (HT)
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Segway LLC, of Manchester, New Hampshire
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.