Segway Recalls 220,000 Of Its Scooters Due To A Fall Hazard That Has Resulted In 20 Injuries

NEW YORK (AP) — Segway is recalling about 220,000 of its scooters sold across the U.S. due to a fall hazard that has resulted in user injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones. According to a notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the folding mechanism in Segway’s Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters can fail during use — causing the handlebars or stem of the scooters to fold. Segway has received 68 reports of folding mechanism failures — with 20 injuries that include abrasions, bruises, lacerations and broken bones. Consumers in possession of these now-recalled scooters are urged to stop using them immediately and contact Segway to request a free maintenance kit.