News Crimson Trace Recall Issued To Comply With FDA Regulations Patrick Roberts May 31, 2018 Join the Conversation Crimson Trace issued a product recall that applies to a range of the company's red laser products. The notice was sent to dealers May 22, 2018 and Instagram user @luked219 posted screenshots of the letter. Mike Faw, Crimson Trace Media Relations Manager, confirmed the reports and added, “There were FDA approved letters recently sent to customers, retailers, distributors, OEM partners and others. The serial number lookup website provides details on checking the product serial number to see if the item is covered in the recall. No known injuries have been documented. Only two laser diode modules are part of this effort.” Check your serial number here or give Crimson Trace a call at 866-849-4333 to see if you have an affected unit. The recall is the result of one of the vendor-supplied laser diodes that exceed the maximum allowed 5mW for this class of product. Crimson Trace says that they've received no injury reports as a result of the laser exceeding the FDA mandated power levels and is commited to ensuring all of its products conform with safety regulations. The recall notic as sent to dealers is posted below, and here is a link to the full document: Retailer Notification 20180517 FINAL Crimson trace also included an attachment that should help determine if your laser falls under this recall Attachment A 5-22-18 GK Below is what was posted on the FDA website about the recall: Date Initiated by Firm October 10, 2017 Date Posted April 23, 2018 Recall Status1 Open3, Classified Recall Number Z-1361-2018 Recall Event ID 79669 Product Classification Laser aiming product, visible – Product Code REU Product Crimson Trace Corporation laser sights. The Finished Products are laser sighting systems for firearms, used for personal defense and target acquisition. Code Information Model No. CTC with Laser Sights. Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer Crimson Trace Corporation 9780 Sw Freeman Dr Wilsonville OR 97070-9221 For Additional Information Contact 800-442-2406 Manufacturer Reason for Recall A previously “in specification” Finished Product with a Model 25-0657 diode had power output higher than 5 mW. FDA Determined Cause 2 Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act Action Crimson Trace Corporation (CTC) will bring defect into compliance: 1.CTC will send notification letters or emails to all relevant dealers, distributors, and purchasers, 2.CTC will provide return merchandise authorization numbers and shipping labels to all relevant dealers, distributors, and purchasers, 3.CTC will replace all returned product units with compliant diodes, 4.The corrections will be conducted at no cost to the purchaser, and 5. The corrective action will be completed by January 31, 2019. For further questions, please call (800) 442-2406. Quantity in Commerce 184,390 Distribution USA (nationwide) Distribution Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report Explore RECOILweb:MSP's new Crickett Rifle Pic Rail Short BaseSurviving Bear Attacks: Life-Or-Death DecisionsSpeer Adds .223 & .308 Options To Total Metal Jacket Bullet LineBushnell Releases New Elite Tactical XRS In Black, Gray, and FDE NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
