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4 sourced reports, with what to check before you buy. Each one links to the page it was reported on.
1 of these reports describe a fire, explosion or shock risk.
An owner reports a battery-related problem on the N3M320 that meant the unit never reached even 50% of its stated range; Ninebot replaced the unit with a lower-end N3M240 rather than repairing it.
What to check. Range complaints on this model may trace to the battery; expect the maker to offer a replacement unit rather than a battery repair.
Reported on: forum.electricunicycle.org
An owner of the N3M320 reports the original battery model NC1502-B is no longer sold and costs about $350 when found, more than the whole unit's market value.
What to check. If you own an N3M320 whose battery dies, budget for a hard-to-find, expensive replacement; a non-genuine battery may not communicate with the motherboard.
Reported on: forum.electricunicycle.org
Safety risk
The N3M320 was the first hoverboard certified to UL 2272, the standard created after the 2015-16 hoverboard fire crisis, so it was marketed as the fire-safe model rather than a recalled one.
What to check. Do not assume the N3M320 was part of the 2016 hoverboard fire recall; it predates and was certified against that hazard.
Reported on: incompliancemag.com
Segway's own material states no Segway product was part of the 2016 CPSC recall of 500,000+ hoverboards, and markets the miniPRO as the UL 2272-certified safe alternative.
What to check. The N3M320 has no CPSC recall on record; the documented risks for this model are owner-reported battery/range problems, not fire recalls.
Reported on: segway.co.nz
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These reports come from the pages linked under each item: owner forums, repair guides and workshops. They are not a diagnosis of any one unit, and a careful check of the one you are buying still applies.
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