Segway Recalls Segway Ninebot Max G30P And Max G30LP KickScooters Due To Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP Kickscooters. According to the recall, the folding mechanism can fail and cause the handlebars or stem to fold while the scooter is in use, posing a fall hazard to scooter riders.
The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact Segway to receive information to determine whether the folding mechanism needs adjustment and to receive a free maintenance kit. The kit includes tools and instructions for checking and tightening the folding mechanism and keeping it properly maintained.
Reports indicate that Segway has received 68 reports of folding mechanism failures, including 20 injuries that include abrasions, bruises, lacerations, and broken bones.
The scooters were sold at Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target, and Sam’s Club nationwide and online at Segway.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through February of 2025 for between $600 and $1,000.
Lawsuits filed against Segway
While the majority of lawsuits have been filed against companies like Bird and Lime that make e-scooters available to the public on a sharing basis, Segway has also faced its fair share of lawsuits over the years. At least 13 individuals have filed a Segway lawsuit alleging malfunction. Product liability lawyers are reviewing potential cases throughout the United States for Segway accidents resulting in serious or permanent injuries.
Causes of Segway accidents
- Mechanical failures and malfunctions – Mechanical failures and malfunctions in Segway vehicles can lead to serious accidents. Issues with the brakes, the electrical system, or other defective components can compromise the stability and safety of the vehicle, which increases the risk of accidents. If you are injured due to a mechanical failure, you can file a product liability lawsuit against Segway as the manufacturer as well as whichever retailer you purchased the Segway from.
- Operator error – A lack of experience is another top cause of Segway accidents. Riders may be unfamiliar with the operations of Segway or fail to follow proper safety protocols. In turn, they lose control of the vehicle, resulting in collisions or falls.
- Environmental factors – Uneven terrain, slippery surfaces, or obstacles in your path can contribute to Segway accidents as well. Riding on uneven or unstable surfaces, potholes, debris, or navigating crowded areas with low visibility can pose significant challenges to riders on Segways.
- Collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians – Pedestrian and vehicle accidents are among the most serious types of Segway accidents. A car can fail to yield the right of way posing a serious threat to anyone on a smaller vehicle.
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Source:
cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Segway-Recalls-Segway-Ninebot-Max-G30P-and-Max-G30LP-KickScooters-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Serious-Injury
