WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Government regulators put the brakes on the much-hyped Segway transporter, after reports of six injuries prompted the company to issue a voluntary recall, the Consumer Product Safety Corporation (CPSC) announced Thursday.
The Bedford, New Hampshire-based Segway Inc. recalled 23,500 Segway transporters -- including the PT i167, i170, i180, p133, XT, GT, i2 and e167 models -- because they can "unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall," a statement from the CPSC said.
Segway creator Dean Kamen drummed up much anticipation for the launch of his invention in December, 2001, saying it would transform the way people work and live.
Consumers should immediately stop using their Segways and call the company to get a free software upgrade, the CPSC said.
