The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0001-2022·Announced 2021-11-03

RAPTAR Laser Range Finders Recalled for Field Modification Safety Risk

Potomac River Group recalls 62 RAPTAR Laser Range Finders (Model G02) nationwide. The devices can be field-modified to enable higher-power visible and infrared lasers, posing eye injury risk from uncontrolled laser radiation.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of a device with design capability enabling field modification to higher-power lasers, creating risk of eye injury from uncontrolled laser radiation. No reported injuries or illnesses; hazard is design-based and theoretical.

Plain-English summary

RAPTAR Laser Range Finders (Model G02, Wilcox Part #57200G02), manufactured by Potomac River Group, Corp., are recalled by the FDA (Class II). The devices have a design capability that permits field modification to enable use of higher-power visible and infrared laser pointers and IR Illuminator.

This capability presents a safety hazard. If modified to use higher-power lasers, the devices could expose users to uncontrolled laser radiation, potentially causing serious eye injury and tissue damage.

Sixty-two units have been distributed nationwide in the United States. Consumers who own affected RAPTAR units should contact Potomac River Group, Corp. for information regarding this recall.

The recalled product

Product
RAPTAR Laser Range Finders
Manufacturer
Potomac River Group, Corp.
Category
Medical Device — Laser Range Finder
Hazard
  • laser-radiation
  • eye-injury

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • RAPTAR G02 (Wilcox Part #57200G02)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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