NEW YORK — Segway is recalling approximately 220,000 scooters sold in the U.S. due to a fall hazard that has caused user injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones.
According to 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. This can result in serious injuries. The recall notice indicates that Segway has received 68 reports of folding mechanism failures, leading to 20 injuries including abrasions, bruises, lacerations, and broken bones.
Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled scooters immediately and contact Segway for a free maintenance kit. This kit includes tools and step-by-step instructions to inspect and adjust the scooters’ locking mechanism as needed. Segway notes that over time, depending on riding conditions, the folding mechanism may require periodic checks and tightening.
The scooters involved in this recall were manufactured in China and Malaysia and sold at retailers like Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target, and Sam’s Club, as well as online at Segway.com and Amazon.com, between January 2020 and February 2025. Prices ranged from $600 to $1,000.
— news from ABC News
