WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 8, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
Segway Powersports Recall Summary
Name of Product: 2022 Fugleman UT10E and UT10X Utility-Terrain Vehicles
Hazard: The ignition coil can fail to ignite one of the engine cylinders, allowing uncombusted fuel to enter the exhaust pipe where it could ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: December 07, 2023
Units: About 1,100 (In addition, about 480 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Segway Powersports toll-free at 877-628-0202 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at https://www.segwaypowersports.us/recalls/ or at https://segwaypowersports.us and click on “Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Segway Powersports Recall Details
In Conjunction With: CANADA
Description: This recall involves model year 2022 Fugleman Utility -Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) with model numbers UT10E or UT10X. These vehicles were sold in various colors including white, black, gray and camo. “FUGLEMAN” decals are printed on the right and left rear side panels. The Segway logo is on the hood. The model number is located on the right and left rear side panels next to the Fugleman logo.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UTVs and bring the vehicles to an authorized Segway Powersports dealer for a free repair, which includes the installation of an upgrade kit. The firm has contacted all known purchasers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a vehicle fire with property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Segway Powersports authorized dealers (sellers of off-road vehicles) from December 2021 through July 2023 for between $14,400 and $16,700.
Manufacturer(s): Segway Technology Co. Ltd., of China
Importer(s): Segway Powersports Inc., of McKinney, Texas
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 24-727
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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