p-Chip Wand Reader Recall: Laser Class Risk
p-Chip Corporation recalls WA-4000, 4500, -8000, and -8500 Wand Readers due to potential higher laser class operation.
Recall notice
The laser operation might fall under a higher laser class.
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What happened, in plain English
p-Chip Corporation is recalling its Wand Readers (models WA-4000, 4500, -8000, -8500) because the laser operation might fall under a higher laser class. This could mean the device poses a greater risk than intended, though the specific danger isn't detailed in the recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63169-p-chip-wand-reader-recall-laser-class-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63169-p-chip-wand-reader-recall-laser-class-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1693-2023
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“p-Chip Wand Reader Recall: Laser Class Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63169-p-chip-wand-reader-recall-laser-class-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1693-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1693-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall states the laser operation might fall under a higher laser class. This could mean the device emits more powerful laser light than originally intended, potentially causing eye damage or other hazards. However, the exact risk level isn't specified in the recall notice.
Who’s affected
Users of p-Chip Wand Readers with the specified models are affected. Those using the device for tasks involving close proximity to eyes or sensitive equipment may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for p-Chip Wand Readers with model numbers WA-4000, 4500, -8000, or -8500. The product was sold by p-Chip Corporation.
- Brand
p-Chip- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Model Number
Identify the model number on your p-Chip Wand Reader to confirm if it's in the recall list (WA-4000, 4500, -8000, -8500).
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide Distribution” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2.3 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1693-2023 (March 3, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1693-2023 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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