Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard
Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400
Date of Recall
2009-04-07CPSC Release Number
09-185Manufactured In
Hong KongCompany Phone Number
(866) 215-1132Units
About 78,000Manufacturer
Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong KongImporter
The Stanley Works, of New Britain, Conn.Sold By
Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30.Problem/Hazard
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
The recalled stud sensor models include the Stanley® Stud Sensor 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensor 400 with model numbers 77-720 and 77-730. The model number is located in a slide-out reference guide found in the base of the sensor’s handle. The sensors are made of black plastic with a wide yellow stripe down the center. “Stanley” or “FatMax” are printed on the front of the product. A date code is printed on the inside of the battery cover. Affected sensors have date codes that do not begin with the letter “R.”Remedy
Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Stanley toll-free at (866) 215-1132 between from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.stanleytools.com or e-mail Stanley at [email protected]Recall Comments
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