FDA recall Z-0681-2020

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).

Distribution

Nationwide

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2019-11-21

Report date

2020-01-08

Voluntary/Mandated

FDA Mandated

Location

Southington, CT, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0681-2020