Overview
- Segway has recalled 220,000 Ninebot Max G30P and G30LP electric scooters due to a folding mechanism defect that poses a fall hazard.
- The faulty mechanism has caused 68 reported failures and 20 injuries, including broken bones, bruises, and lacerations.
- The affected scooters were sold between January 2020 and February 2025 at major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target.
- Consumers are advised to stop using the scooters and contact Segway for a free maintenance kit to adjust and tighten the folding mechanism.
- This recall follows previous Segway product recalls in 2022 and 2024, raising concerns about safety standards in the micromobility industry.