APK2 Pressure-Sensing Wheelchair Cushions (Aquila Corporation) – defective battery pack in wheelchair ... (2023)
This product may cause injury under certain conditions.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
APK2 Pressure-Sensing Wheelchair Cushions
Brand
Aquila Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial Numbers: 3213, 3878, 4661, 4754, 5270, 5527, 5532, 5754, 5766, 5771, 5771, 5811, 5830, 5877, 5908, 6177, 6181, 6326, 6337, 6596, 6808, 6833, 6837, 6865, 6879, 6901, 6903, 6949, 6967, 6983, 6988, 6988, 6991, 6992, 6993, 6993, 6998, 6998, 6999, 6999, 7003, 7012, 7012, 7013, 7013, 7013, 7014, 7015, 7015, 7019, 7019, 7024, 7027, 7028, 7029, 7034, 7035, 7036, 7036, 7037, 7037, 7056, 7056, 7057, 7063, 7064, 7078, 7087, 7088, 7088, 7090, 7090, 7504, 7515, 7619, 7673, 7696, 7725, 7764, 7782, 7838, 7867, 7869, 7869, 7877, 7878, 7878, 7879, 7880, 7884, 7888, 7889, 7890, 7890, 7891, 7901, 7901, 7902, 7903, 7903, 7937, 7945, 7946, 7947, 7948, 7953, 7954, 7955, 7955, 7975, 7975, 7976, 7977, 7977, 7991, 7991, 7992
Products Sold
Serial Numbers: 3213, 3878, 4661, 4754, 5270, 5527, 5532, 5754, 5766, 5771, 5771, 5811, 5830, 5877, 5908, 6177, 6181, 6326, 6337, 6596, 6808, 6833, 6837, 6865, 6879, 6901, 6903, 6949, 6967, 6983, 6988, 6988, 6991, 6992, 6993, 6993, 6998, 6998, 6999, 6999, 7003, 7012, 7012, 7013, 7013, 7013, 7014, 7015, 7015, 7019, 7019, 7024, 7027, 7028, 7029, 7034, 7035, 7036, 7036, 7037, 7037, 7056, 7056, 7057, 7063, 7064, 7078, 7087, 7088, 7088, 7090, 7090, 7504, 7515, 7619, 7673, 7696, 7725, 7764, 7782, 7838, 7867, 7869, 7869, 7877, 7878, 7878, 7879, 7880, 7884, 7888, 7889, 7890, 7890, 7891, 7901, 7901, 7902, 7903, 7903, 7937, 7945, 7946, 7947, 7948, 7953, 7954, 7955, 7955, 7975, 7975, 7976, 7977, 7977, 7991, 7991, 7992
Aquila Corporation is recalling APK2 Pressure-Sensing Wheelchair Cushions due to Defective battery pack in wheelchair cushions can overheat resulting in property damage and one possible injury.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Defective battery pack in wheelchair cushions can overheat resulting in property damage and one possible injury.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Aquila Corporation issued a "Product Safety-Corrective Action URGENT NOTICE" on 07/27/2023 via email and USPS first class mail. The notice explained the problem, the risk to the user, and to cease use of the affected product. The firm is seeking return of the products. Options also include: 1) modifying the device to run off of a powered wheelchair using instructions to be provided by the firm or 2) exchange of the batteries. Actions to be taken by the Dealer/Customer: 1. Email us at aquilarc23@gmail.com to receive your RMA#. Remove the fabric coverings from your SofTech Cushion or APK2 Control Box. 2. Write the RMA# on the side of your box and return it to us at: Aquila Corporation 3827 Creekside Lane Holmen, WI 54636 3. Complete the enclosed MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL RETURN RESPONSE letter and mail it to us at the above address, scan it and mail it to us at aquilarc23@gmail.com or fax it to us at 1.608.782.0488. You may also complete it and include it in your package. 4. IF YOU WANT BATTERIES AS OPPOSED TO RUNNING OFF YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR BATTERIES, PLEASE INDICATE THAT IN YOUR EMAIL WHEN YOU REQUEST YOUR RMA NUMBER. If you have any questions, call 608-782-0031 or email: AQUILA@AQUILACORP.COM.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026