What's the Problem?
This recall affects model year 2022 Segway Fugleman UT10E and UT10X Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [1].
"The cockpit rear panel between the seats and the cargo bed can overheat and melt the plastic, posing a fire hazard," CPSC said. "The firm has received 10 reports of incidents including seven incidents involving fire and three incidents with overheating."
The recalled UTVs 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.
Affected models were sold at Segway Powersports authorized dealers (sellers of off-road vehicles) from November 2021 through May 2022 for between $14,400 and $16,700.
If you purchased a Segway UTV that is affected by this recall, you should stop using it immediately and bring the vehicle to an authorized Segway Powersports dealer for a free repair, which includes the installation of larger and additional heat shields.
This recall began on July 2, 2022.
The CPSC Recall Number for this item is 22-757.
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