PushTracker E3 software failure may prevent stopping SmartDrive motor
A software defect in the PushTracker E3 watch can cause the SmartDrive motor to run uncontrollably, and users may not be able to stop the device using tap controls. Approximately 6,196 units worldwide are affected.
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 a FDA Class II recall involving loss of motor control on a mobility device. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard is a software defect that prevents device shutdown, presenting a risk but without documented harm incidents.
Plain-English summary
Permobil is recalling the PushTracker E3 component, a wearable watch used with the SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Device to control wheelchair motors. Approximately 6,196 units worldwide are affected, specifically those with software versions 1.0.00 through 1.0.04.
A software defect can cause the watch application to fail unexpectedly when multiple processes run simultaneously on its central processing unit. When this occurs, the motor on the power assist device continues to run. Users may not be able to stop the device using tap gesture controls.
This defect creates a risk that wheelchair users may lose control of their mobility device and be unable to stop it, presenting a potential safety hazard.
The recalled product
- Product
- PushTracker E3 component utilized with the SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Device (Part Numbers: MX2-32K, MX2-32P, MX2-32PK, MX2-33D, MX2-33P, MX2-33PK, MX2-33S, MX2-150, MX2-167, MX2-32D); a wearable watch that communicates with a SmartDrive Power Assist Device via the SmartDrive
- Manufacturer
- Permobil
- Hazard
- software-failure
- loss-of-control
- unintended-operation
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 (1)
- All units with software versions 1.0.00 to 1.0.04
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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