Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters (PT)
Published May 5, 2017
Summary
CPSC records recall 17742, published May 5, 2017. Recalling firm: Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.; Reported units: About 24 (in addition, 17 were previously recalled in September 2015).
What's the hazard
A wire inside the charger can detach and touch the side of the charger, posing a shock hazard.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers, unplug and contact Segway or the Segway dealer from whom it was purchased to receive a free replacement power cord equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Segway is contacting consumers directly.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.
- Manufacturer
- Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.
- Distributor
- Authorized Segway dealers and distributors and directly from Segway Inc. from January 2015 through April 2017 for about $920.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters (PT) recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 17742 on May 5, 2017. Reported hazard: A wire inside the charger can detach and touch the side of the charger, posing a shock hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers, unplug and contact Segway or the Segway dealer from whom it was purchased to receive a free replacement power cord equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Segway is contacting consumers directly.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H..