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CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2459-2025·Announced 2025-09-10

IDM-ARLITE-R wheelchair controls recalled over unintended movement on power-up

IDM-ARLITE-R wheelchair components with firmware 2.3 or lower are recalled because timing variations may skip the neutral check, producing unintended movement on power-up. 25 units are affected.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The rubric assigns 5 to any FDA Class I recall, and the FDA classified this wheelchair control action as Class I.

Plain-English summary

The IDM-ARLITE-R, an electrical wheelchair component, model PRSPS00018, UDI-DI 05407008320102, is being recalled for serial numbers 1000 to 2647. The recall covers 25 units distributed in Texas.

Devices with firmware versions 2.3 and lower may experience timing variations between software tasks, which could result in skipping the necessary neutral check and the wheelchair producing unintended movement upon power-up when the joystick is out of neutral. The FDA classified the action as Class I, its most serious category.

Wheelchair users and providers should check the model and serial number against the recall notice and follow the manufacturer's instructions for a firmware update or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
IDM-ARLITE-R. Electrical wheelchair component.
Manufacturer
mo-Vis BVBA
Category
Medical Device — Mobility Device
Hazard
  • unintended-movement
  • firmware-defect
  • wheelchair
  • class-i

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 (2)

  • Model No. PRSPS00018. UDI-DI: 05407008320102
  • Serial No. 1000 to 2647.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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