CPSC recall 06258
Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)]
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-07-18
On 2024-07-18 the CPSC announced a recall of Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)] by Segway, citing the personal transporter can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall. This can occur when the device is tilted back by the Speed Limiter a….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06258 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2006-09-14 |
| Published | 2024-07-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Segway |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)] | This recall involves all Segway PT i167, i170 and i180 ("i Series") models, the p133 ("p Series"), XT ("cross-terrain transporter"), GT ("golf transporter") and i2 models. These units were sold to consumers and commercial customers. All e167 ("e Series") models, which were sold to commercial users, also are included in this recall. No other models are involved in this recall. The name, "Segway", appears on the front bumper and/or on the handlebars of the personal transporter.
Reason
The personal transporter can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall. This can occur when the device is tilted back by the Speed Limiter and the rider comes off and then back onto the device within a short period of time.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Segway-Inc-Announces-Recall-to-Repair-Segway-Personal-Transporters
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