FDA Initiates Nationwide Recall of Bodor Laser Machines After OSHA-Linked Safety Probe

Two serious workplace accidents, including one fatality, prompt federal action on non-compliant laser systems

Green Bay, MI, United States, 2nd Apr 2025  – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall of Bodor’s P Series and C Series laser cutting machines following two serious workplace probe investigated by OSHA. The equipment was found to lack essential safety features such as interlock systems and presence detection, placing operators at significant risk.

Background: OSHA Investigates Bodor Machines in Two Safety Cases

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating two workplace incidents linked to Bodor laser cutting machines: a fatal accident in Frederick, Maryland (Inspection #1753302.015) and a serious injury in Buffalo, New York (Inspection #1629704.015). Both cases involve serious safety-related concerns currently under official review.

Affected Products and Recall Actions

The FDA-mandated recall applies to all Bodor P Series and C Series machines manufactured and distributed between 2018 and 2024. The manufacturer has agreed to take the following corrective actions:
– Install visual collision detection systems
– Add interlock mechanisms to all access doors
– Conduct on-site inspections and hardware upgrades at no cost to customers

Urgent Action Required

All current owners, operators, and distributors of Bodor equipment are urged to:
1. Identify and isolate affected units (P and C Series)
2. Immediately cease usage if interlocks or protective measures are absent
3. Contact Bodor for upgrade scheduling and support

Continued operation of unmodified equipment may expose workers to severe or fatal injury and violate workplace safety regulations.

Final Note

These back-to-back incidents serve as a sobering reminder of the importance of proactive safety engineering, regulatory compliance, and user awareness. As laser systems become more powerful and automated, safeguarding the human operator must remain at the center of industrial innovation.

We urge you to share this notice with any partners or contacts who may be operating Bodor equipment, to help prevent production risks and ensure workplace safety.

References:

https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/accidentsearch.accident_detail?id=167740.015

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=211822

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