STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC. recalls The products involved are DeWALT laser distance measurers, model numbers DW0165, DW0165S, DW0330S and Stanley Fatmax FM…

Recall date

November 21, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0681-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC.

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

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).

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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.