(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – In a new massive consumer recall, Segway is recalling about 220,000 Ninebot KickScooters sold in the U.S. due to a serious defect.
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The folding mechanism can malfunction, posing extreme danger to users.
This incident underscores a growing frustration with consumer protections in America’s rapidly changing market.
The recall involves the Max G30P and Max G30LP models, which suffer from a folding mechanism failure.
This issue can cause the handlebar or stem to collapse during operation, leading to catastrophic falls.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has documented incidents linked to this malfunction.
Multiple sources report 68 instances of folding mechanism failures, leading to 20 injuries.
Injuries range from abrasions to severe fractures, sparking outrage over potentially flawed designs reaching consumers.
This revelation is a cautionary tale against what some see as inadequate product oversight.
The scooters, priced between $600 and $1,000, were sold between January 2020 and February 2025 at major U.S. retailers and online.
As more users experience failures, Segway urges consumers to halt usage immediately.
A free maintenance kit provides tools and instructions to inspect and adjust the locking mechanism.
Segway has a history of recalls, including for its Ninebot P100 KickScooters and Kids bike helmets.
The manufacturing of these units took place in China and Malaysia, raising concerns about product safety standards and quality control in the global market.
“Segway is recalling about 220,000 Segway scooters sold nationwide because the product’s folding mechanism can fail while in use, posing a fall hazard that has left 20 people with injuries including broken bones, bruises, and lacerations, the company said Thursday,” CBS News reports.
Consumers have been advised to contact Segway through phone, email, or their website.
The website statement emphasizes that no returns or replacements are currently involved.
This situation highlights the growing concern over corporate accountability for consumer safety.
Segway has changed ownership several times, with past shadows lingering such as the 2010 incident involving Tony Heselden.
This pattern raises questions about ownership stability and future consumer safety.
Complaints on Segway’s management reflect broader frustration with modern corporate ethics and consumer protections.
Segway is recalling about 220,000 Segway scooters sold nationwide because the product's folding mechanism can fail while in use, posing a fall hazard that has left 20 people with injuries including broken bones, bruises and lacerations, the company said.
https://t.co/RdOTffD7Z3— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 20, 2025
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