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The scooter's speed is determined by how far forward the user leans, and if the rider leans too far forward, it pushes them back to keep the device at its maximum speed of 12.5 mph. The problem happens if the rider then steps off the device and then gets back on it quickly.

Field said the actions that would cause the problem are of "very low probability, but possible, which then made us go pull every reported accident in the company's history." After the company found the six incidents believed to be related to the problem, it notified the CPSC and initiated the recall, Field said.

The injuries included broken teeth, a broken wrist and facial injuries including one that needed surgical repair. Ничего, на них кроме ментов все равно никто не ездит.
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