Wasatch Photonics is recalling 192 units of its 785/830-SR and 785-ER-ILC Raman Spectrometers due to potential laser safety failure modes. The affected products include models 785-SR-ILP, 785-SR-ILC, 830-SR-ILP, 830-SR-ILC, and 785-ER-ILC. While no incidents have been reported in the field or factory, the devices could potentially experience laser diode overcurrent or a fail-unsafe mode if subjected to excessive force or extreme vibration. Consumers should contact the manufacturer or their distributor to arrange for a return, replacement, or correction of the device.
The device design contains potential failure modes that could cause the laser to malfunction under conditions of extreme vibration or force. This could lead to a laser safety hazard, although no injuries or actual occurrences of these failures have been reported to date.
Quantity affected: 192 units.
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