Reported Sep 15, 2015
Segway Recalls Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Segway Inc. of Bedford, N.H.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should 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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Off-Board Charger for Segway Personal Transporter (PT)
- Amount recalled
- About 17
Where it was sold
Sold at Authorized Segway dealers and distributors and directly from Segway Inc. from November 2012 through September 2015 for about $920..
Why it was recalled
A wire inside the charger can detach and touch the side of the charger, posing a shock hazard.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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