Monday, September 18, 2006

All Segway scooters recalled

<A HREF="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-09-14-segway_x.htm?csp=34">Segway is recalling every one of its pricey, high-tech electric scooters</A> because a glitch has caused riders to fall off and break teeth and wrists, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. Six riders have been hurt, CPSC spokesman Scott Wolfson says. The problem occurs when they push the scooter past its maximum speed, usually about 12.5 miles per hour. A safety feature designed to slow the scooter down can misfire in rare circumstances, including if the rider hits a large bump. That can cause riders to lose balance and tumble off.

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