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.
This recall is currently active, issued November 21, 2019. It was issued by Stanley Black & Decker Inc..
- Company
- Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- November 21, 2019
- Recall Number
- Z-0681-2020
- Quantity
- 13917
- Firm Location
- Southington, CT
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
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).