Segway LLC Recall to Upgrade Software on Segway® Human Transporters
Segway Human Transporter (HT)
Date of Recall
2003-09-26CPSC Release Number
03-553Manufactured In
U.S.A.Units
Approximately 6,000Manufacturer
Segway LLC of Manchester, New HampshireSold By
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.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
Segway LLC has received three reports of falls that may be related to this condition, including one report of a consumer who sustained a head injury requiring stitches.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.Remedy
Call Segway LLC toll-free at 877-889-9020 between 8 am and 8 pm Monday through Friday (ET) for information on how to receive a free software upgrade. Segway LLC is directly contacting owners of these products.Recall Comments
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