Segway Recalls Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-09-15). Hazards: electric shock. About 17 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15754 |
| Published | 2015-09-15 |
| Last updated | 2015-09-15 |
| Product category | Battery Chargers |
| Products | Off-Board Charger for Segway Personal Transporter (PT) |
| Firm named in the title | Segway |
| Firms | Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 17 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Segway dealers and distributors and directly from Segway Inc. from November 2012 through September 2015 for about $920. |
Description
This recall involves Segway PT Off-Board Chargers manufactured from November 2012 to November 2014 with part number 23288-00001. The chargers are black, box-shaped and measure 8 inches wide by 13.75 inches deep by 4 inches high. Two wires used to connect the unit to Segway PT batteries extend from one end. The Segway brand name is on the charger above these wires. Chargers with the following serial numbers are being recalled: 13240C000265, 13240C000266, 13240C000268, 13240C000269, 13240C000272, 14205C000275, 14205C000278, 14205C000280, 14205C000295, 14205C000296, 14205C000297, 14205C000298, 14205C000302, 14209C000313, 14209C000314, 14209C000321 and 14209C000324. The serial number and part number are on a silver data plate attached to the bottom of the charger.
Hazard
A wire inside the charger can detach and touch the side of the charger, posing a shock hazard.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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