That’s likely the final thing you’d desire for your e-scooter to do.
E-mobility
Has seized control of the globe, and if you reside in an urban area, you’ve likely witnessed—or narrowly avoided being hit by—an electric scooter at least once. These vehicles are ubiquitous, and rightly so. They’re inexpensive to operate, simple to park, and transform brief journeys into effortless trips.
One of the major contenders in the competition is
Segway-Ninebot
, a firm that produces millions of electric scooters annually. Here’s an interesting tidbit: Ninebot is supported by the massive Chinese technology corporation Xiaomi, which also happens to be renowned for manufacturing smartphones, intelligent home devices, and virtually all types of technological products imaginable.
Now, when you’re producing e-scooters at this enormous scale, inevitably, issues will arise from time to time. When they do occur, they become significant matters. To illustrate, Segway recently issued a recall.
220,000 Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP Scooters
in the US because of a folding mechanism that can fail mid-ride. That’s right—your handlebars could suddenly decide they’ve had enough and fold like a cheap lawn chair while you’re cruising along.
It sounds enjoyable, doesn’t it? Nope? Exactly.
Segway has received 68 complaints about this issue, resulting in 20 reported injuries varying from minor cuts and bruises to fractures. In severe cases, individuals may require unexpected dental procedures. These problematic scooters were distributed through major stores such as Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, Target, and Sam’s Club, along with online platforms including Segway and Amazon, during the period from January 2020 to February 2025. They had price tags ranging from $600 to $1,000.
If you have one of these scooters, consider this advice—cease using it right away. Segway is providing a complimentary maintenance kit that comes with tools and guidelines for inspecting and securing the folding mechanism to prevent it from becoming an unexpected ejection trigger. Considering the substantial number of these scooters sold globally, this problem may not be confined to just the United States. Therefore, if you possess one, it would be wise to contact Segway and take precautions to avoid potential regret.
In conclusion, electric mobility is great, but a scooter that chooses to self-destruct during a ride? Not ideal. Should you or anyone you know own one of these Segways, have it inspected, obtain the necessary repairs, and remain steady.
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Source:
CPSC