Quantum 4Front 2 Wheelchair Recall Issued
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Pride Mobility Products Corp. recalls 1,102 Quantum 4Front 2 powered wheelchairs due to software issue that may cause unexpected stops.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 19, 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
Pride Mobility Products Corp. is recalling Quantum 4Front 2 powered wheelchairs because if the "Remind Me Later" option is selected for user reminders, reminder pop-up messages may appear while the wheelchair is in use. If this occurs while driving the wheelchair, the wheelchair may perform an unexpected park brake stop, which may result in fall or injury. If this occurs while not driving the wheelchair, the control system may crash and remain in pre-operational mode.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 1,102 units of Brand Name: Quantum Rehab, Product Name: Quantum 4Front 2, Model/Catalog Number: Quantum 4Front 2, Software Version: 2.0.11 (new version: 2.0.13). Product Description: Wheelchair, Powered (ITI), 890.3860, Component: Controller. Lot Code: Quantum 4Front 2 0060650920019*6 K143383 D246699 41875 ITI. Distribution is worldwide, including US nationwide in AZ, NJ, PA, OK, CO, IN, AR, KS, CT, MD, WI, TX, FL, WA, NY, MO, LA, UT, OR, VA, RI, CA, TN, MN, KY, NV, GA, WV, IL, OH, SC, WY, AL, MI, ME, NC, SD, DE, MA, NE, ND, IA, NH, NM, MT, ID, MS, DC, AK and the countries of Canada and Australia.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding the software update.
Why This Matters
The Class II recall addresses a defect that may cause temporary or reversible adverse health consequences.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2841-2026, event ID 99286.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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