Quantum Rehab Q6 Edge 4 Wheelchair Recall
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Pride Mobility Products Corp. is recalling 1,102 Quantum Rehab Q6 Edge 4 powered wheelchairs due to a software issue that may cause unexpected park brake 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 recall 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 Quantum Rehab Q6 Edge 4 powered wheelchairs, model/catalog number Q6 Edge 4, software version 2.0.11 (new version: 2.0.13). A total of 1,102 units are affected. Lot code: Q6 Edge 4 0060650920028*8 K143383 D246699 41875 ITI. Distribution was nationwide in the United States (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) as well as Canada and Australia.
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow guidance from the recalling firm regarding the software update to version 2.0.13.
Why This Matters
The software defect may cause unexpected stops while driving or system crashes, potentially resulting in falls or injuries.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2850-2026, event ID 99286. Classification: Class II.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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