What is the Purpose of the SmartDrive?
The SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Device attaches to the back of a manual wheelchair. It adds an electric motor to the wheelchair, reducing the user’s need to push as hard or as often to move. Unlike switching to a power wheelchair, the device keeps the wheelchair lightweight and maneuverable.
What is the Problem?
Max Mobility / Permobil and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have announced the product recall as there are numerous reports of the motor being unresponsive to the user. The three main reasons for the recall are as follows: the wheelchair keeps moving even when the dial is turned off, the wheelchair will unexpectedly start or stop, and the wheelchair will not always start when needed. The original recall was announced on December 20, 2024. The recall was recently expanded (April 2025) to include products inadvertently shipped after the initial recall.
As of March 27, 2025, there have been at least 781 complaints associated with the Speed Control Dial, including at least five serious injury accidents. The FDA has labeled this as a Class I recall, the highest level of recall, as it could cause serious injury or death.
Questions About a SmartDrive Speed Control Dial Lawsuit? Contact a Johnson//Becker Lawyer for a Free Case Review
If a recalled medical device injured you or a loved one, you may want to speak with the lawyers at Johnson//Becker. We are currently accepting new cases for recalled SmartDrive Speed Control Dials nationwide, and you may be entitled to financial compensation.
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