Recall 06-258, published September 14, 2006
Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)]
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
P133Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: P133.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the Segway PT immediately and contact the company to receive a free software upgrade.
- Brand
- Segway
- Recall published
- September 14, 2006
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 23,500
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
