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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 03553

Segway "i Series" Human Transporters (HT)

Published July 21, 2025 · Recall initiated: September 26, 2003

What's the 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.

What to do

Call Segway LLC for information on how to receive a free software upgrade. Segway LLC is directly contacting owners of these products. Riders are reminded that, even after the software upgrade, appropriate operating techniques, as described in Segway HT user materials, are essential to safety.

Recall details

Brand
Segway LLC, of Manchester, New Hampshire
Manufacturer
Segway LLC, of Manchester, New Hampshire
Distributor
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
US
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