FDA recall Z-1827-2026

Product

WHILL Model F, with software versions before HMI: 2.23 / MC: 1.05; the device is an indoor/outdoor, foldable battery-operated 2-wheel drive (rear-wheel drive) powered wheelchair.

Reason for recall

Cyber vulnerability of BLE communication was found by CISA VDP program.

Distribution

US: Kansas

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2025-12-29

Report date

2026-05-06

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Shinagawa, Japan

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1827-2026