Recent Vehicle Recalls Include Segway KickScooters and Tesla Cybertrucks
Segway recalls 220,000 KickScooters due to injuries, while Tesla recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks for a trim panel issue, adding to multiple recent recalls.
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The recall is the eighth of the year for the vehicle and comes at a time when Tesla owner Elon Musk is burning through brand equity with his ongoing role in the Trump administration as the face of the Department of Governmental Efficiency.
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Consumers in possession of these now-recalled scooters are urged to stop using them immediately and contact Segway to request a free maintenance kit.
Segway Recalls 220,000 of Its Scooters Due to Fall Hazard That Has Resulted in 20 Injuries
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This recall exposes significant safety concerns in the electric scooter market, where folding mechanisms are standard features designed for portability.
Segway recalls 220,000 scooters after folding defect injures 20
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It can result in serious injuries, the Commission warns.
Segway recalls 220K scooters due to fall hazard that has resulted in 20 injuries
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Segway recalls 220,000 of its scooters due to a fall hazard that has resulted in 20 injuries
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Summary
Segway is recalling 220,000 Ninebot Max G30P and G30LP KickScooters after 68 reports of folding mechanism failures, leading to 20 injuries from falls. Consumers are advised to stop using them and secure a free maintenance kit to inspect the locking mechanism. Meanwhile, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of over 46,000 Tesla Cybertrucks due to a potential trim panel detachment. This reinforces growing safety concerns for various vehicles and products, including recalls from Ford for backup camera issues and other vehicle repairs.
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Concerns have arisen over the safety of various vehicles and scooters as multiple recalls have been issued, including high-profile models from Tesla and Segway, illustrating ongoing issues in ensuring consumer safety in the transportation sector.
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