New York – Segway is remembering about 220,000 of his scooters sold in the US.
According to a warning Published by the US Consumer Products Commission. UU., The folding mechanism in the Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP Kickscooters can fail during use, which makes the handlebar or the stem of the scooters bend.
That can cause serious injuries, the commission warns. Thursday’s retirement notice indicates that Segway has received 68 reports of folding mechanism, and 20 injuries that include abrasions, bruises, lacerations and broken bones.
Consumers are urged to possession of these scooters now recovered to stop using them immediately and Contact Segway to Request a free maintenance kit. This kit includes tools and instructions step by step to inspect and adjust the scooters blocking mechanism as necessary, says Segway.
“Over time, depending on driving conditions, the folding mechanism may require periodic controls and adjustment,” writes Segway, based in California, on its website. “There are no returns or replacements involved.”
According to the CPSC, the Segway Scooters involved in this retirement were manufactured in China and Malaysia and sold in retailers in person in the United States, such as Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target and Sam’s Club, as well as online at Segway.com and Amazon.com, between January 20 and February 2025. Sales prices from $ 600 to $ 1,000.
