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Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Segway scooter recall: Fall hazard has resulted in injuries
The Brief Segway is recalling about 220,000 of its scooters sold across the U.S. due to a fall hazard. The folding mechanism can fail during use, causing the handlebars or stem of the scooters to fold. Twenty injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones have been reported. Segway is recalling about 220,000 scooters due to a fall hazard that has resulted in several injuries. Here's what the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has said about the recall: Recalled items This recall involves all Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters. The Max G30LP KickScooter is gray in color with yellow accents and the Max G30P is black in color with yellow accents. The brand name "ninebot" appears on the foot platform and the top of the handlebars. The model number is located on a label on the side of the foot deck. Reason for recall Segway has received 68 reports of the folding mechanism failing, which has caused the handlebars or stem of the scooters to fold. Twenty injuries have been reported that range from cuts and bruises to broken bones. RELATED: Laundry detergent sold on Amazon recalled due to potentially deadly bacteria contamination Sold at The scooters were sold at Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target and Sam's Club nationwide and online at and from January 2020 through February 2025 for between $600 and $1,000. What they're saying "Over time, depending on riding conditions, the folding mechanism may require periodic checks and tightening," California-based Segway writes on its website. "No returns or replacements are involved." What you can do If you own one of the included scooters, you're advised to immediately stop using it and contact Segway. Segway may then issue you a free maintenance kit with tools and instructions for checking and tightening the folding mechanism and keeping it properly maintained. You can contact Segway at at 800-914-6110 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, email at recall@ or online here. The Source Information in this article was taken from a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice issued on March 20, 2025, and from Segway's website. This story was reported from Detroit.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Over 200,000 electric scooters recalled; here's what we know
(WHTM) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of more than 200,000 electric scooters that were sold nationwide. According to CPSC, about 220,000 Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters have been recalled because the folding mechanism can fail, causing the handlebars or stem to fold while the scooter is in use. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now To date, Segway has received 68 reports of fold mechanism failure, which includes 20 injuries such as abrasions, bruises, lacerations and broken bones. CPSC says the recalled scooters were sold at Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target and Sam's Club nationwide and online at and from January 2020 through February 2025 for between $600 and $1,000. Moving forward, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact Segway to receive information to determine whether the folding mechanism needs adjustment and to receive a free maintenance kit. This kit will include tools and instructions for checking and tightening the folding mechanism and keeping it properly maintained. To contact Segway, you can call 800-914-6110, email recall@ or you can go online. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
