CPSC2015-09-15
Segway Recalls Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.
Hazard
A wire inside the charger can detach and touch the side of the charger, posing a shock hazard.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Authorized Segway dealers and distributors and directly from Segway Inc. from November 2012 through September 2015 for about $920.
Affected count
About 17
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Off-Board Charger for Segway Personal Transporter (PT)
Consumer contact
Segway Inc. toll-free at 866-473-4929 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.segway.com and click on Off-Board Charger Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Segway-Recalls-Off-Board-Chargers-for-Segway-Personal-TransportersDon't want to check this manually?
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