Quantum Rehab 4Front Powered Wheelchair Recall
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Pride Mobility Products Corp. is recalling 1,102 Quantum Rehab 4Front powered wheelchairs due to a software issue that may cause unexpected park brake stops or system crashes.
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
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
Brand Name: Quantum Rehab. Product Name: 4Front. Model/Catalog Number: 4Front. Software Version: 2.0.11 (new version: 2.0.13). Product Description: Wheelchair, Powered (ITI), 890.3860. Component: Controller. Lot Code: 4Front 0060650920003*5 K143383 D246699 41875 ITI. Quantity: 1102 units. Distribution: US Nationwide including 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
No specific consumer action steps are provided in the recall notice.
Why This Matters
The Class II recall affects 1,102 units distributed worldwide and may result in fall or injury if the software issue occurs during use.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2852-2026, event ID 99286. Recalling firm: Pride Mobility Products Corp., Duryea, PA.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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