Segway recall!!!

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Recall Sidetracks Segway Scooters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2003

(CBS/AP) The maker of the Segway Human Transporter has agreed to

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materials are essential to safety," the CPSC warned. ....

I find this somewhat interesting because this is the first time I've seen a number as to how many
units have been manufactured (not necessarily sold..). I'm impressed they've made 6000..I thought
600 would be a more likely number. I wonder what percentage were paid for?

Cheers,

Scott..

Even if all 6,000 were paid for, that's nothing. This is the kind of technology toy ( or a clever
solution to a virtually non-existent problem, as I like to think of it) with plenty of hype behind
it, that there are plenty of affluent people eager to buy when it first comes out.

On the other hand, someone saw a profile of their operation/factory on TV and said it looked so
small, that they may be production-limited.

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Recall Sidetracks Segway Scooters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2003

(CBS/AP) The maker of the Segway Human Transporter has agreed to

<<snip..>>

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materials are essential to safety," the CPSC warned. ....

I find this somewhat interesting because this is the first time I've seen

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number as to how many units have been manufactured (not necessarily

sold..).

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I'm impressed they've made 6000..I thought 600 would be a more likely number. I wonder what
percentage were paid for?

Cheers,

Scott..

GRL said:

Even if all 6,000 were paid for, that's nothing. This is the kind of technology toy ( or a clever
solution to a virtually non-existent problem, as I like to think of it) with plenty of hype behind
it, that there are plenty of affluent people eager to buy when it first comes out.

On the other hand, someone saw a profile of their operation/factory on TV and said it looked so
small, that they may be production-limited.

- GRL

We've got a company here that rents them. I happened to be riding by when they were out doing a
little tourist trip with a group. I asked the salesman what advantage they had over a bike. He
initially answered, "Nothing," but in ensuing discussion we realized that Segways are good for those
not in shape, and for commuters who don't want to change/shower. You can ride one in a suit and not
get it all sweaty.

More power to 'em. Electricity is cleaner than ICEs in certain important ways. Replacing half the
cars on city streets with Segways (or bikes) would be a good thing.

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More power to 'em. Electricity is cleaner than ICEs in certain important ways. Replacing half the
cars on city streets with Segways (or bikes) would be a good thing.

But they won't replace cars. They will replace walking. If wildly successful, they might make a dent
in public transportation (taxis for cross-town errands, etc.).

RichC

Rich Clark said:

But they won't replace cars. They will replace walking. If wildly successful, they might make a
dent in public transportation (taxis for cross-town errands, etc.).

I could see them as very useful for the USPS, in large factories, mall security, etc...

Barry

B a r r y B u r k e J r . said:

Rich Clark said:

But they won't replace cars. They will replace walking. If wildly successful, they might make a
dent in public transportation (taxis for cross-town errands, etc.).

I could see them as very useful for the USPS, in large factories, mall security, etc...

Barry

The post office is testing them for mail delivery in San Francisco, particularly on hilly routes.
The mail bags are mounted on the vehicle. I've read that Segway also plans to have an attachment to
allow it to haul an 80 lb load (this is probably some sort of trailer, I would guess.)

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The post office is testing them for mail delivery in San Francisco, particularly on hilly routes.
The mail bags are mounted on the vehicle

I heard the letter carriers testing them didn't like them when the weather got chilly. Walking helps
keep them warmer.
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More power to 'em. Electricity is cleaner than ICEs in certain important ways. Replacing half the
cars on city streets with Segways (or bikes) would be a good thing.

Have you taken into account the environmental impact of electricity generation - don't the power
stations 'export' their pollutants whereas cars keep theirs local?

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More power to 'em. Electricity is cleaner than ICEs in certain important ways. Replacing half the
cars on city streets with Segways (or bikes) would be a good thing.

Have you taken into account the environmental impact of electricity generation - don't the power
stations 'export' their pollutants whereas cars keep theirs local?

Yes, that's why I qualified my assertion. One advantage of power plants is that they concentrate
their pollution, making it more manageable.

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I thought that San Francisco had passed an ordinance banning Segways from Sidewalks. Perhaps I
am mistaken?

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The post office is testing them for mail delivery in San Francisco, particularly on hilly routes.
The mail bags are mounted on the vehicle. I've read that Segway also plans to have an attachment
to allow it to haul an 80 lb load (this is probably some sort of trailer, I would guess.)

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More power to 'em. Electricity is cleaner than ICEs in certain important ways. Replacing half
the cars on city streets with Segways (or bikes) would be a good thing.

Have you taken into account the environmental impact of electricity generation - don't the power
stations 'export' their pollutants whereas cars keep theirs local?

The overall efficiency of energy conversion can be higher in a well- designed electric vehicle than
in ICE's because of the latter's poor thermal efficiency. When combined with the sophisiticated
emissions- reducing equipment in a commercial power plant, higher efficiency typically (not always,
of course) means fewer total emissions.

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Karen M. said:

Hallelulah!

--Karen M.

Recall Sidetracks Segway Scooters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2003

(CBS/AP) The maker of the Segway Human Transporter has agreed to recall the motorized scooters
because riders have been injured falling off when its batteries are low.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Friday, saying that three people had
been injured. One suffered a head wound and needed stitches.

"Under certain operating conditions, particularly when the batteries are near the end of charge,
some Segway HTs may not deliver enough power, allowing the rider to fall," the CPSC warned. "This
can happen if the rider speeds up abruptly, encounters an obstacle, or continues to ride after
receiving a low-battery alert."

The Manchester, N.H.-based company has sold about 6,000 of the scooters so far. The recall
involves all Segway HT i167 ("i Series"😉 models sold to consumers. Two models sold in test markets
— the e167 and p133 models — are also being recalled. Customers can call 877-889-9020 for
information on getting a free upgrade.

"Riders are reminded that, even after the software upgrade, appropriate operating techniques as
described in Segway HT user materials are essential to safety," the CPSC warned. ....

My favorite bicycle quote:

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To attack the pedals may be strenuous over the short run, but it is an expression of trust in one's
own powers, for with the bicycle everything depends on the self. ~Wolfgang Sachs
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That's what I love about the bicycle.