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Segway recall!!!
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Segway recall!!!
On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 12:52:16 -0700, Karen M. wrote:
Hallelulah! --Karen M. Recall Sidetracks Segway Scooters WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2003 (CBS/AP) The maker of the Segway Human Transporter has agreed to recall the motorized scooters because riders have been injured falling off when its batteries are low. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Friday, saying that three people had been injured. One suffered a head wound and needed stitches. "Under certain operating conditions, particularly when the batteries are near the end of charge, some Segway HTs may not deliver enough power, allowing the rider to fall," the CPSC warned. "This can happen if the rider speeds up abruptly, encounters an obstacle, or continues to ride after receiving a low-battery alert." The Manchester, N.H.-based company has sold about 6,000 of the scooters so far. The recall involves all Segway HT i167 ("i Series") models sold to consumers. Two models sold in test markets — the e167 and p133 models — are also being recalled. Customers can call 877-889-9020 for information on getting a free upgrade. "Riders are reminded that, even after the software upgrade, appropriate operating techniques as described in Segway HT user materials are essential to safety," the CPSC warned. .... My favorite bicycle quote: -- To attack the pedals may be strenuous over the short run, but it is an expression of trust in one's own powers, for with the bicycle everything depends on the self. ~Wolfgang Sachs -- That's what I love about the bicycle. |
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