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.

Company

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

Recall Initiated

November 21, 2019

Recall Number

Z-0681-2020

Quantity

13917

Firm Location

Southington, CT

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

Lot / Code Info

The products involved are DeWALT laser distance measurers, model numbers DWO 165, DWO 1 65S, DW0330S and Stanley Fat Max FMHT77506 TLM 165. These products were produced for DeWALT and Stanley by a contract manufacturer..

Root Cause

Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act

Action Taken

The products are labeled as Class II lasers. However, the level of laser radiation emitted by the distributed products may exceed the limit ( I mnW) established for Class 11 lasers. These products would be more appropriately categorized in Class Ilia (IFEC Laser Class 3R).