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CriticalRecall #Z-1827-2026Medical Device

WHILL Recalls WHILL Model F

WHILL, INC. · Class I — Most Serious

Hospital operating room medical equipment — representative photo for FDA medical device recall
A hospital operating room with medical equipment (representative file photo). Specific recalled device: see recall details below. Photo: FDA / Public Domain.

Product Description

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.

FDA Classification

Class I — Most Serious

A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Distribution

US: Kansas

Remedy

Consumers should stop using this product. Contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding this product.

411 Press Analysis

WHILL, INC. is recalling a medical device classified as Class I by the FDA — the highest risk level. The recall was initiated on December 29, 2025 affecting 2324 units. Cyber vulnerability of BLE communication was found by CISA VDP program. It was distributed in US: Kansas. Consumers and healthcare professionals should exercise caution and discontinue use of the recalled product. Contact the recalling firm directly for return or disposal instructions.

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