The products involved are DeWALT laser distance measurers — Class II medical device recall Z-0681-2020
Ongoing recall by STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC., reported 2020-01-08, distributed nationwide. The products are labeled as Class II lasers. However, the level of laser radiation emitted by the distributed
| Recall number | Z-0681-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | FDA mandated |
| Recalling firm | STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC., Southington, CT, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2019-11-21 |
| Classified | 2019-12-30 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-01-08 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 13,917 |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| Model numbers | 165, 65S, DW0165, DW0165S, DW0330S |
Product
The products involved are DeWALT laser distance measurers, model numbers DW0165, DW0165S, DW0330S and Stanley Fatmax FMHT77506. These products were produced for DeWALT and Stanley by a contract manufacturer.
Reason for recall
The products are labeled as Class II lasers. However, the level of laser radiation emitted by the distributed products may exceed the limit (1 mW) established for Class II lasers. These products would be more appropriately classified into laser Class IIIa (IEC Laser Class IIIR).
Machine access
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