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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2594-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

SofTech Wheelchair Cushions Recalled for Defective Battery Overheating Risk

Aquila Corporation is recalling 134 SofTech Pressure-Sensing Wheelchair Cushions with defective battery packs that can overheat, risking property damage and a possible injury. The affected units have been distributed nationwide in the US and internationally to Canada, Sweden, Romania, Australia, and the UK.

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: Class II FDA recall for a pressure-sensing medical device with a defective battery that can overheat. Property damage is a stated potential consequence, and one possible injury is noted. Without confirmed reports of actual injury or illness, this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Aquila Corporation is recalling 134 SofTech Pressure-Sensing Wheelchair Cushions containing defective battery packs. The battery packs can overheat, creating a risk of property damage and possible injury to users.

The defect affects specific serial numbers of the product. Consumers with affected units should not use the wheelchair cushions.

The recalled cushions have been distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States (nationwide), Canada, Sweden, Romania, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All 134 affected units are included in this recall.

Consumers who own an affected cushion should immediately stop using the device and contact Aquila Corporation regarding replacement or repair options. Reference the product's serial number when contacting the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
SofTech Pressure-Sensing Wheelchair Cushions
Manufacturer
Aquila Corporation
Category
Medical Device — Wheelchair Cushion
Hazard
Affected units
134

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: 4441
  • 4541
  • 5064
  • 5681
  • 6012
  • 6078
  • 6342
  • 6487
  • 6547
  • 6835
  • 6844
  • 6859
  • 6869
  • 6976
  • 6985
  • 6989
  • 6990
  • 6994
  • 6995
  • 6996

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Aquila Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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