# FDA recall Z-0049-2025

> **Kinova Inc** · Class I · device recall initiated 2024-08-22.

## Product

KINOVA Jaco assistive robot. Model Numbers: PJ 0000 0001, PJ 0000 0012, PJ 0090 0001, PJ 0090 0006, KR MJ2 0001. Jaco replaces the function of the upper limb on one side of the body.

## Reason for recall

Potential installation issue that could result in a fire hazard in the event of an interaction between a damaged Jaco arm and a wheelchair exhibiting electrical leakage.

## Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of California, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio and the countries of Australia, Canada, China, Czechia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, Great Britain, Northern Ireland.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0049-2025
- **Recalling firm:** Kinova Inc
- **Classification:** Class I
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2024-08-22
- **Report date:** 2024-10-23

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Montreal, Canada

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0049-2025

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0049-2025. Retrieved 2026-07-05 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0049-2025. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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