Quantum 4Front 2HD Wheelchair Recall Issued
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Pride Mobility Products Corp. is recalling 1,102 Quantum 4Front 2HD powered wheelchairs due to a software issue that may cause unexpected stops or system crashes.
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This notice was issued by FDA on August 20, 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. initiated a voluntary recall of certain Quantum Rehab powered wheelchairs after identifying a software issue. If the "Remind Me Later" option is selected for user reminders, reminder pop-up messages may appear while the wheelchair is in use. This may result in an unexpected park brake stop while driving, which could lead to a fall or injury, or a control system crash when not driving.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves the Quantum 4Front 2HD powered wheelchair (Product Name: Quantum 4Front 2HD, Model/Catalog Number: Quantum 4Front 2HD, Software Version: 2.0.11, new version: 2.0.13). A total of 1,102 units are affected. Lot codes include Quantum 4Front 2HD 0060650920020*2 K143383 D246699 41875 ITI. Distribution was nationwide across the United States, including the states of 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, as well as Canada and Australia.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact Pride Mobility Products Corp. regarding the recall. The firm initiated notification via letter.
Why This Matters
The software defect may cause unexpected wheelchair behavior that poses a risk of fall or injury during use.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2851-2026 (Event ID 99286). https://www.fda.gov
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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