Quickie Q500/Q400 SeriesRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00016958059823), received between Jul 24, 2021 and Mar 3, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unintended Movement” (2 reports).

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMar 3, 2026Use of Device Problem; Unintended Movement

  ON 02/10/2026, MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE THAT AN CLIENT/END USER WAS OPERATING THE POWER WHEELCHAIR ON A SLOPED SIDEWALK WHEN THE LEFT CASTER WHEEL REPORTEDLY TURNED AND CRACKED. AS A RESULT, THE WHEELCHAIR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE CLIENT/END USER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT AND REPORTEDLY LUNGED FORWARD AGAINST THE RESTRAINT WHEN THE CHAIR STOPPED SUDDENLY, RESULTING IN A WHIPLASH-TYPE MOTION OF THE NECK. THE CLIENT/END USER IS CURRENTLY REPORTING NECK PAIN. AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT, IT WAS UNKNOWN WHETHER THE CLIENT/END USER SOUGHT OR RECEIVED MEDICAL EVALUATION OR TREATMENT.

  Patient problems: Neck Pain; Pain

  MAUDE report 24496414 ↗
• InjuryAug 2, 2022Unintended Movement; Noise, Audible; Unintended Movement; Noise, Audible

  DEALER REPORTS THAT THE END USER WAS DRIVING IN THEIR SENIOR FACILITY CENTER WHEN THE CHAIR VEERED TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE CHAIR TO CRASH INTO A RAIL, LEADING TO THE END USER ALLEGEDLY SUSTAINING A BROKEN ANKLE ON ONE SIDE AND BROKEN TOES ON THE OPPOSITE FOOT. THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE SPECIFIC DETAILS REGARDING THE REPORTED INJURY OR ANY FOLLOW UP TREATMENT. THE DEALER ALSO CLAIMS THAT AFTERWARDS, THE CHAIR WAS MAKING A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHILE MOVING CERTAIN DIRECTIONS. THERE WAS REPORTEDLY NO OUTSIDE ELEMENT THAT CAUSED THE INCIDENT.

  Patient problems: Multiple Fractures

  MAUDE report 15153209 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 24, 2021Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  THE USER WAS THROWN FROM THEIR POWER WHEELCHAIR WHEN ONE OF THE CASTER TIRES CAME OFF THE WHEEL RIM. NO DESCRIPTION WAS PROVIDED OF WHERE THIS OCCURRED OR WHAT THE USER WAS DOING AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. USER DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AND STATED THE ONLY RESULT WAS A BRUISE (NO INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED REGARDING WHERE BRUISE WAS LOCATED OR THE SIZE AND SEVERITY OF BRUISE). USER STATED THAT "THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT'S REALLY HOT OUTSIDE" SO IT IS A REASONABLE ASSUMPTION THAT THE USER WAS OUTDOORS IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (NO TEMPERATURE WAS PROVIDED; IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT TEMPERATURE THE USER IS CLAIMING WHEN HE SAYS "REALLY HOT").

  Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion; Fall

  MAUDE report 12871045 ↗
• InjuryJul 24, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  USER CLAIMS THAT THE VELCRO STRAP (HEEL LOOP) ON THE FOOT REST WAS CAUGHT ON THE CASTER MUD GUARD AND CAME UNDONE WHILE MOVING WHICH ON (B)(6) 2021 THAT RESULTED IN HIS LEG DANGLING WHEN HE DROVE THROUGH A DOOR FRAME. HIS LEG WAS STUCK AND HE FRACTURED BONES IN HIS LOWER LEG (UNKNOWN WHICH BONES). NO REPORT OF WHICH LEG. INITIAL TREATMENT CONSISTED OF A CAST, HOWEVER, THERE WAS MENTION OF POTENTIAL SURGERY NEEDED TO REPAIR THE FRACTURE, SHOULD THE CASTING PROVE INSUFFICIENT.

  Patient problems: Limb Fracture; Multiple Fractures

  MAUDE report 12222632 ↗