Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 24 (in addition, 17 were previously recalled in September units
Recall No. 17-742 Published May 5, 2017

Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters (PT)

A wire inside the charger can detach and touch the side of the charger, posing a shock hazard. Manufactured by Segway Inc. and sold at Authorized Segway dealers and distributors and directly from Segway Inc. from January 2015 – April 2017 for about $920.

Segway PT Off-Board Charger
What you are looking at

Segway PT Off-Board Charger

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

A wire inside the charger can detach and touch the side of the charger, posing a shock hazard.

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None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerSegway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.
UnitsAbout 24 (in addition, 17 were previously recalled in September
Made inUnited States
Sold atAuthorized Segway dealers and distributors and directly from Segway Inc.
Sales periodJanuary 2015 – April 2017
PriceAbout $920

How to reach the firm

Phone
866-473-4929
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Recall page
www.segway.com

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