Stanley and Solarwide Industrial · Recalled
Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
- Units
- About 78,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20–$30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30.
- Product type
- Tools Miscellaneous
- Made in
- Hong Kong
- Recalled by
- Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong, The Stanley Works, of New Britain, Conn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.
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 stanleytools@stanleycustomercare.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 07 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
