The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·22757·Announced 2022-07-07

Fugleman Utility Terrain Vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard

About 1,100 Fugleman UT10E and UT10X utility terrain vehicles are recalled because the cockpit rear panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the vehicles and bring them to an authorized dealer for free repair.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant fire hazard with 10 reported incidents including seven fires. Although no injuries have been reported and there is no FDA or USDA classification, the risk of fire-related harm and the demonstrated pattern of overheating and fire incidents justify a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Segway Powersports is recalling about 1,100 model year 2022 Fugleman UT10E and UT10X Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) due to a fire hazard. The cockpit rear panel between the seats and the cargo bed can overheat and melt the plastic.

The firm has received 10 reports of incidents, including seven involving fire and three involving overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UTVs and bring the vehicles to an authorized Segway Powersports dealer for a free repair. The repair includes installation of larger and additional heat shields. The firm has contacted all known purchasers. For more information, consumers can contact Segway Powersports toll-free at 877-628-0202 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit https://www.segwaypowersports.us/recalls/, or visit https://segwaypowersports.us and click on "Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Fugleman® UT10E and UT10X Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs)
Manufacturer
Segway Technology Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Vehicle / UTV
Hazard
  • fire-hazard
  • melting-plastic
  • overheating
Affected units
1,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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