Permobil M5 Corpus Power Wheelchair Recall
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Permobil Inc is recalling 715 M5 Corpus Power Wheelchairs due to missing drive inhibit logic in the Power Platform firmware.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 13, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
This recall is being reported retroactively. Power Platform firmware is missing specific drive inhibit logic. This issue may allow the chair to drive under restricted conditions, and may create an unstable condition in certain circumstances.
Which Products Are Affected
M5 Corpus Power Wheelchair REF,120032. Power Platform firmware versions 1.27 through 1.57. UDI-DI 17330818334562. 715 wheelchairs distributed nationwide in the United States (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY) and Canada.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact Permobil Inc for further information regarding the recall.
Why This Matters
The firmware issue may allow the wheelchair to drive under restricted conditions and create an unstable condition in certain circumstances.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2805-2026. Classification: Class II. Recalling firm: Permobil Inc, 300 Duke Dr, Lebanon, TN 37090-8115.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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