Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

March 20, 2025

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Segway Recalls Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters Due to Fall Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury

Recall number

25193

Sold / distributed

Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target and Sam's Club nationwide and online at Segway.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through February 2025 for between $600 and $1,000.

Why it was recalled

The folding mechanism can fail and cause the handlebars or stem to fold while the scooter is in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What was recalled

This recall involves all Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters. The Max G30LP KickScooter is gray in color with yellow accents and the Max G30P is black in color with yellow accents. The brand name "ninebot" appears on the foot platform and the top of the handlebars. The model number is located on a label on the side of the foot deck. The Max G30P model is 46 inches long, 19 inches wide, 47 inches high and weighs 42 pounds. The Max G30LP model is 44 inches long, 19 inches wide, 45 inches high and weighs 39 pounds.

What to do

Consumers should 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.