Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters (PT)
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 24 (in addition, 17 were previously recalled in September 2015))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.
- Reason for Recall:
- A wire inside the charger can detach and touch the side of the charger, posing a shock hazard.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves Segway PT Off-Board Chargers manufactured from January 2015 to October 2016 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 included in the recall: 15201C000362, 15201C000364, 15201C000366, 15208C000404, 15208C000406, 15222C000460, 15225C000486, 15225C000489, 15225C000494, 15242C000546, 16210C000621, 16210C000629, 16210C000630, 16210C000631, 16210C000632, 16210C000635, 16210C000636, 16214C000638, 16214C000639, 16214C000641, 16214C000642, 16214C000643, 16214C000645 and 16214C000646. The serial number and part number are on a silver data plate attached to the bottom of the charger.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 24 (in addition, 17 were previously recalled in September 2015))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 17742
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