Segway Recalling 23,000 Scooters 162
DocJohn writes, "For the second time in 3 years, Segway has announced a recall of all Segway Personal Transporters. The problem described is that the Segway 'can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall. This can occur when the device is tilted back by the Speed Limiter and the rider comes off and then back onto the device within a short period of time.' A software update is needed to fix the problem." This AP story mentions President Bush's 2003 stumble on a Segway without speculating on whether the cause was the software glitch behind the current recall.
President Bush's fall (Score:4, Insightful)
More likely he just didn't know how to ride particularly well yet. They do take some practice.
Re:They sold how many? (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:That's too bad. (Score:3, Insightful)
Ex, I've got bad vision and can't drive a street operated motor vehicle. A segway could actually be useful for me in this case, especially in a city with less than sufficient mass transit.
Now, Yes, I could ride a bike, but so could everyone who drives their own car.
Re:Software update (Score:1, Insightful)
Re:Shocking (Score:4, Insightful)
Not bad really (Score:2, Insightful)
Re:Classic Case of How To Break Software (Score:3, Insightful)
Heh- I just almost signed this with my WoW handle, whoops.