Segway: Pwned

bokmeow · Sep 26, 2003

It's short, but too the point:

U.S. Issues Recall for Segway Scooters
U.S. Issues Recall for Segway Scooters Because Riders Have Been Injured Falling Off Vehicle

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON Sept. 26 — 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.

neobuyer · Sep 26, 2003

So if the batteries run our you just fall over?

That's gotta be hilarious to see happen right in front of you. I'm surprised America's Funniest Home videos hasn't gotten any footage yet.

I still want one though. Drop that price already Dean Kamen.

Tehcno · Sep 26, 2003

This is why dumb people should not leave their house. I'm sure there is a battery gauge on the thing telling you how much juice there is in it. Just like the battery powered scooters. Charge it before leaving the house.
But yes that would be a site to see.

evil wasabi · Sep 26, 2003

Good, I want to see what the Ginger idea is now. Hopefully this will speed that up.

JHendrix · Sep 26, 2003

Funny no one thought of this risk...

No batteries left to power the Gyro, fall down go boom. Huzzah for the lawsuits that will now follow.

evil wasabi · Sep 26, 2003

JHendrix said:
Funny no one thought of this risk...

No batteries left to power the Gyro, fall down go boom. Huzzah for the lawsuits that will now follow.

Good thing only about 8 people fit the criteria to buy one. 1)Be insanely rich to spend 5k on a freakin scooter and 2) Be an insanely big douche that will want to use this thing in public.

Brittney · Sep 26, 2003

lithy said:
Good, I want to see what the Ginger idea is now. Hopefully this will speed that up.

I thought Ginger was the codename of the Segway HT?

aria · Sep 26, 2003

Heh.

No worries: Fat scientists worldwide will figure out how to repair their dream-chariots.

evil wasabi · Sep 26, 2003

Brittney said:
I thought Ginger was the codename of the Segway HT?

Patent numbers didn't match up, so its believed that Ginger is something else.

TheBigBB · Sep 26, 2003

WTF is the point of this shit anyhow? I'd much rather just run if I needed to get around quickly. It'd be far more convenient and healthy. Actually, I DO run to get places. If I'm late to class I will run across the park to get to campus quicker. I'd like to see a Segway cut across a hilly park.

RabbitTroop · Sep 26, 2003

dmhawkmoon said:
WTF is the point of this shit anyhow? I'd much rather just run if I needed to get around quickly. It'd be far more convenient and healthy. Actually, I DO run to get places. If I'm late to class I will run across the park to get to campus quicker. I'd like to see a Segway cut across a hilly park.

They cut across hills and other rough terrain and grades quite well and quickly I might add

I've tried one... they are quite cool, but for the cash they are a complete joke.

-Nick

neo-geo 2 · Sep 26, 2003

Damn, theres no room to attach a neo and a screen to it, stupid piece of hippy shit

Kid Aphex · Sep 26, 2003

dmhawkmoon said:
WTF is the point of this shit anyhow? I'd much rather just run if I needed to get around quickly. It'd be far more convenient and healthy. Actually, I DO run to get places. If I'm late to class I will run across the park to get to campus quicker. I'd like to see a Segway cut across a hilly park.

They ARE really cool and fun to ride. Smooth and fast, they're good calls. Expanding on the technology would be GREAT...as I think the current incarnation leaves a bit to be desired both aesthetically and functionally [apparently].

Krev · Sep 26, 2003

neo-geo 2 said:
Damn, theres no room to attach a neo and a screen to it, stupid piece of hippy shit

I'm sorry...the whole concept is just funny to me...I HATE those things.

Lets Gekiga In · Sep 26, 2003

lithy said:
Patent numbers didn't match up, so its believed that Ginger is something else.

Didn't you guys watch that one South Park episode? I'm pretty sure the codename for Segway was "IT".

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