ReWalk (now Lifeward) recalls personal exoskeletons after battery waistpacks caught fire while charging
[RECALL]Feb 28, 2020 · Lifeward · ReWalk Personal 6.0 · Marlborough
Failure Mode
RECALL
Event Date
Feb 28, 2020
Primary Entity
Lifeward
Robotic Platform
ReWalk Personal 6.0
Jurisdiction / Location
Marlborough
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
Two complaints (United States and Germany) alleged that the waistpack housing the lithium-ion batteries of ReWalk personal exoskeletons caught fire during charging. The recall covered ReWalk Personal 6.0, 5.0, and ReWalk R, all serial numbers. ReWalk Robotics (formerly Argo Medical Technologies) rebranded to Lifeward in 2024. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1553-2021 (350 units), accessdata.fda.gov.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?start_search=1&firmlegalnam=ReWalk&postdatefrom=01/01/2019&postdateto=12/31/2026
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?start_search=1&firmlegalnam=ReWalk&postdatefrom=01/01/2019&postdateto=12/31/2026
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in ReWalk (now Lifeward) recalls personal exoskeletons after battery waistpacks caught fire while charging?
Two complaints (United States and Germany) alleged that the waistpack housing the lithium-ion batteries of ReWalk personal exoskeletons caught fire during charging. The recall covered ReWalk Personal 6.0, 5.0, and ReWalk R, all serial numbers. ReWalk Robotics (formerly Argo Medical Technologies) rebranded to Lifeward in 2024. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1553-2021 (350 units), accessdata.fda.gov.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on February 28, 2020 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in ReWalk (now Lifeward) recalls personal exoskeletons after battery waistpacks caught fire while charging?
ReWalk Personal 6.0 by Lifeward is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Marlborough.
Has anyone responded to ReWalk (now Lifeward) recalls personal exoskeletons after battery waistpacks caught fire while charging?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of ReWalk (now Lifeward) recalls personal exoskeletons after battery waistpacks caught fire while charging?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.