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ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported February 13, 2019

Henry Schein CU 1000 Halogen Curing Light, Catalog 900-4542. - Product Usage: Curing light for use in dentistry. The labeling did not provide specific details for intended use. Distributed by Henry Schein Inc., Melville, NY.

Tip of the curing light was too hot causing a heat sensation in the patients.

Recall #
Z-0797-2019
Affected scope
252 curing lights (rec'd by recalling firm; 142 were further dist)
Initiated
April 4, 2018
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Handpiece Headquarters recalled Henry Schein CU 1000 Halogen Curing Light, Catalog 900-4542. - Product Usage: Curing ligh… - a moderate-severity action.

Henry Schein CU 1000 Halogen Curing Light, Catalog 900-4542. - Product Usage: Curing ligh… was recalled by Handpiece Headquarters in February 13, 2019. Reason: Tip of the curing light was too hot causing a heat sensation in the patients.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0797-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Handpiece Headquarters issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Tip of the curing light was too hot causing a heat sensation in the patients..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
February 13, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0797-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0797-2019) was formally reported on February 13, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 4, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Handpiece Headquarters is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Placentia, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 252 curing lights (rec'd by recalling firm; 142 were further dist).

The documented reason for this recall is: Tip of the curing light was too hot causing a heat sensation in the patients. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution including US nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

252 curing lights (rec'd by recalling firm; 142 were further dist)

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Henry Schein CU 1000 Halogen Curing Light, Catalog 900-4542. - Product Usage: Curing light for use in dentistry. The labeling did not provide specific details for intended use. Distributed by Henry Schein Inc., Melville, NY.

Reason for recall

Tip of the curing light was too hot causing a heat sensation in the patients.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0797-2019
Date reported February 13, 2019
Date initiated April 4, 2018
Recalling firm Handpiece Headquarters
Firm location Placentia, CA
Affected scope 252 curing lights (rec'd by recalling firm; 142 were further dist)
Distribution Worldwide distribution including US nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV, and to…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Henry Schein CU 1000 Halogen Curing Light, Catalog 900-4542. - Product Usage: Curing light for use in dentistry. The labeling did not provide specific details for intended use. Distributed by Henry Schein Inc., Melville, NY.. Recalled by Handpiece Headquarters. Units affected: 252 curing lights (rec'd by recalling firm; 142 were further dist).
Why was this product recalled?
Tip of the curing light was too hot causing a heat sensation in the patients.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 13, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0797-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution including US nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV, and to Guam. There was also military/government distribution, and countries of Johannesburg, Panama, Suriname, and Trinidad..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0797-2019) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported February 13, 2019. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.