BOSS Xe Family Recall Issued by Wilcox Industries
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Wilcox Industries Corp. is recalling BOSS Xe family devices due to a software enhancement for increased safety that requires all units to be returned.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 12, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Wilcox Industries Corp. is notifying customers who purchased products from the BOSS Xe family that a software enhancement to increase safety has been released.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves the BOSS Xe family of devices, which are intended to be paired with a weapon for aiming purposes. The recall number is Z-2675-2026. Distribution was US Nationwide in the state of NH. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or quantities were provided.
What You Should Do
All units should be returned to Wilcox Industries Corp. to implement the software change.
Why This Matters
This FDA-mandated Class II recall affects devices distributed nationwide that require a safety-related software update.
Source
FDA recall Z-2675-2026, event ID 99059. Recalling firm: Wilcox Industries Corp., Newington, NH.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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