# FDA recall Z-0681-2020

> **STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-11-21.

## 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

- **Recall number:** Z-0681-2020
- **Recalling firm:** STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2019-11-21
- **Report date:** 2020-01-08

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** FDA Mandated
- **Location:** Southington, CT, United States

## Primary source

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

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0681-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0681-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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