Quickie S-646Recalls & reported problems
Sunrise Medical (US) LLC · The Quickie® S-6 Series electric wheelchairs are built tough for serious outdoor enthusiasts. Top speeds up to 8.5 mph, standard 4-pole motors, and dynamic suspension overcome tough terrain while the hybrid base maneuvers gracefully indoors. Seating options such as tilt, recline, and power elevating legrests ensure your positioning needs are met. · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00016958044256), received between Aug 13, 2021 and Mar 2, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Circuit Failure” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Circuit Failure1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- Bruise/Contusion1
- Insufficient Information1
- Muscle/Tendon Damage1
- Unspecified Tissue Injury1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 2, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; No Apparent Adverse Event; Insufficient Device Problem Information
DEVICE: S636 (POWER WHEELCHAIR). SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT A SUNRISE MEDICAL S636 POWER WHEELCHAIR WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT (MVA). AT THE TIME OF INITIAL NOTIFICATION, NO ADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING: WHETHER THE WHEELCHAIR WAS OCCUPIED. LEGAL COUNSEL IS REPORTEDLY INVOLVED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24483369 ↗InjuryFeb 27, 2026Use of Device Problem
ON (B)(6) 2026, THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BY A 72-YEAR-OLD FEMALE POWER WHEELCHAIR USER (APPROX. 5'2", 260 LBS) REQUESTING REPLACEMENT PARTS, INCLUDING DRIVE WHEELS, BATTERIES, AND A LEFT ELEVATING LEG REST (ELR) FOOTREST. THE USER REPORTED THAT MULTIPLE AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS DECLINED TO PERFORM REPAIRS, STATING THE WHEELCHAIR IS OLD, REQUIRES EXTENSIVE ADDITIONAL PARTS BEYOND THOSE REQUESTED, IS DETERIORATING, AND IS NO LONGER SERVICEABLE. THE SERVICE PROVIDERS ALSO INDICATED THAT CERTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE DUE TO PRODUCT AGE. THE USER REPORTED THAT IN (B)(6) 2023, WHILE EXITING A BUS VIA A RAMP, THE BUS DRIVER ALLEGEDLY PUSHED THE WHEELCHAIR FROM BEHIND. THE USER STATED SHE UNINTENTIONALLY CONTACTED THE JOYSTICK, CAUSING THE WHEELCHAIR TO DESCEND THE RAMP AT SPEED AND COLLIDE WITH A BUSH. THE USER REPORTED THE LEFT FOOTREST WAS BROKEN AND THE SEAT BACK WOULD NO LONGER REMAIN UPRIGHT FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT. THE USER STATED SHE SUSTAINED A LEFT LEG AND ANKLE INJURY DESCRIBED AS A NERVE INJURY. SHE REPORTED NO FRACTURES OR VISIBLE BRUISING AND INDICATED SHE CONTINUES TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE FOR THE REPORTED NERVE-RELATED SYMPTOMS. THE USER REPORTED A P
Patient problems: Muscle/Tendon Damage; Unspecified Tissue Injury
MAUDE report 24473936 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2021Circuit Failure; Circuit Failure
DEALER CALLED IN TO STATE THAT END USER WAS GOING UP STEEP INCLINE ON APPROXIMATELY (B)(6) 2020 WHEN CHAIR TIPPED OVER BACKWARDS RESULTING IN A BRUISED ARM (SIZE OF A GOLF BALL). DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion
MAUDE report 12321429 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.