Power Wheelchair Recall: Permobil M3 Corpus Heavy Duty Shock
This recall covers Permobil M3 Corpus Power Wheelchair with Heavy Duty Shock and firmware versions 1.27 through 1.57 (UDI-DI 17330818334562). The recall is retroactive and concerns missing drive inhibit logic that could allow the chair to drive under restricted conditions and may create an unstable condition in certain circumstances. Approximately 715 wheelchairs were distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States and in Canada.
| Brand | Permobil Inc |
|---|---|
| Product | M5 Corpus Power Wheelchair REF,120032 |
| Reason | This recall is being reported retroactively. Power Platform firmware is missing specific drive inhibit logic. This issue may allow the chair to drive under restricted conditions, and may create an unstable condition in certain circumstances. |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 140 |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US: Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and the country of CANADA. |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not use the affected wheelchair until you verify its status.
- Contact Permobil or your authorized dealer/service provider to determine if your unit is affected and to arrange a firmware update if needed.
- Follow any recall instructions from Permobil and the FDA and install any available updates.
- If you notice instability or unexpected movement, stop using the chair and contact the manufacturer immediately.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | Power Platform firmware versions 1.27 through 1.57 UDI-DI 17330818334562 |
|---|---|
| Lot / date codes | All Units operating with firmware version 1.26.2/UDI:(01)17330818345674 |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
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