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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2593-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

APK2 Wheelchair Cushion Battery Pack Defect Can Cause Overheating

Aquila Corporation recalls 117 APK2 wheelchair cushions with defective battery packs that can overheat. The risk could result in property damage and injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II device recall involving a known defect (battery overheating) that poses risk of property damage and possible injury, though no confirmed injuries have yet been reported. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not been reported, per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Aquila Corporation is recalling 117 units of the APK2 Pressure-Sensing Wheelchair Cushion because the product's battery pack can overheat. This defect poses a risk of property damage and injury.

The recalled products were distributed worldwide, including to consumers in the United States, Canada, Sweden, Romania, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Consumers can verify whether their cushion is affected by checking its serial number against the list provided in the recall notice.

Further details about the recall and next steps are available through Aquila Corporation or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
APK2 Pressure-Sensing Wheelchair Cushions
Manufacturer
Aquila Corporation
Category
Medical Device — Mobility
Hazard
  • battery-defect
  • overheating
  • property-damage

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Serial Numbers: 3213
  • 3878
  • 4661
  • 4754
  • 5270
  • 5527
  • 5532
  • 5754
  • 5766
  • 5771
  • 5811
  • 5830
  • 5877
  • 5908
  • 6177
  • 6181
  • 6326
  • 6337
  • 6596
  • 6808

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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