FDA recall, , High risk
WHILL Model C2 and Model F Powered Wheelchairs
Cyber vulnerability of BLE communication was found by Cisa VDP program.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
Whill, INC. of Shinagawa, Japan recalled Whill Model F and Whill Model C2 powered wheelchairs due to a cyber vulnerability of BLE communication found by the CISA VDP program. The recall began December 29, 2025, and was added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on April 24, 2026.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:
- A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
- Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.
Is yours affected?
2 products
Affected if its UDI-DI is listed.
A UDI-DI is the device identifier printed with the barcode on the device label.
WHILL Model F, with software versions before HMI: 2.23 / MC: 1.05; the device
- UDI-DI
- 04570072300019
WHILL Model C2, with software versions before HMI: 2.22 / MC: 1.13; device
- UDI-DI
- 04570072300019
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
- Company
- WHILL, INC.Shinagawa, Japan
- Hazard
- Device defect
- Risk
High risk
There is a reasonable chance that using it could cause serious health problems or death.
FDA Class I recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 98320
- Recall numbers
- Z-1826-2026 to Z-1827-2026
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Listed on Recall Canary
