The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0681-2020·Announced 2020-01-08

DeWALT and Stanley Laser Distance Measurers Recalled for Excessive Radiation

Stanley Black & Decker is recalling specific DeWALT and Stanley laser distance measurers because they may emit laser radiation exceeding Class II safety limits.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (excessive laser radiation) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Stanley Black & Decker Inc. is recalling DeWALT laser distance measurers (models DW0165, DW0165S, DW0330S) and Stanley Fatmax FMHT77506. The recall involves 13,917 units that were distributed nationwide. These products were produced by a contract manufacturer for the DeWALT and Stanley brands.

The products are labeled as Class II lasers, but the level of laser radiation emitted may exceed the 1 mW limit established for this classification. Consequently, the products would be more appropriately classified as laser Class IIIa (IEC Laser Class IIIR).

Consumers should stop using the affected laser distance measurers immediately. The source text does not specify further consumer instructions or a contact method for the recall.

The recalled product

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.
Manufacturer
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools / Measuring Instruments
Hazard
Affected units
13,917

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 (3)

  • The products involved are DeWALT laser distance measurers
  • model numbers DWO 165
  • DWO 1 65S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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