Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

L3 Security & Detection System Cabinet X-ray system used for Recalled by L3 Security & Detection Due to L3 has determined in airport environments, there have...

Date: October 27, 2017
Company: L3 Security & Detection
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact L3 Security & Detection directly.

Affected Products

L3 Security & Detection System Cabinet X-ray system used for security screening of checked airline baggage.

Quantity: 471

Why Was This Recalled?

L3 has determined in airport environments, there have been several cases where a small air gap has developed where the entrance or exit tunnels meet up with the main x-ray scanner tunnel. This a gap in x-ray shielding can result in x-ray emissions that exceed the limit in the federal performance standard for cabinet x-ray systems (see 21 CFR ¿ 1020.40(c)(1)).

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About L3 Security & Detection

L3 Security & Detection has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report