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[Richardo]

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Segway LLC has recalled all 6,000 of its human transporter's sold to date because of a falling hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Friday.

When the batterie's on the device's begin to run low, according to an announcement from Segway and the CPSC, there may not be enough power to keep the machine upright. Fall's could happen if the rider speed's up abruptly, encounter's an obstacle or continue's to ride after receiving a low-battery alert.


The CPSC said Segway has received three report's of injurie's that, according to the announcement, may be due to this problem. In one incident, the user sustained a head injury requiring stitche's .

Segway said owner's should call the company at 877-889-9020 for information about receiving a software upgrade to correct the problem. Segway is also contacting owner's directly.

All Segway's shipped as of today will have the upgraded software, according to an announcement released by the company. They will be labeled to reflect the upgrade.

On a Segway Human Transporter, the rider stand's on a platform between two wheel's , one on each side. The machine is powered by an electric motor. The rider steer's by leaning forward or back or, to turn, by turning handlebar's . Computer's are used to maintain balance. They can travel at a top speed of 12.5 mile's per hour. They cost about $5,000.