Nearly a quarter million Segway scooters are being recalled due to safety hazards, according to officials. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday.

Segway has long been a leader in the world of micromobility, a legacy that began with its quirky personal transporter in 1999 and evolved into a big force in electric scooters. The Ninebot Max series ...