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Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard

Recalled April 7, 2009 · CPSC recall 09185 · Stanley and Solarwide Industrial

Recalled Stud SensorRecalled Stud Sensor
Hazard
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.
Units
About 78,000
Incidents / injuries
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."

What to do

Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.

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]

Product
Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400
Manufacturer(s)
Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Imported by
The Stanley Works, of New Britain, Conn.
Retailers
Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30.
Made in
Hong Kong

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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