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Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard

  • Recalled Stud Sensor
  • Recalled Stud Sensor
Name of Product:
Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400
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:
Replace
Recall Date:
April 07, 2009
Units:

About 78,000

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 stanleytools@stanleycustomercare.com.

Recall Details

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.

 

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30.
Manufacturer(s):
Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Importer(s):

The Stanley Works, of New Britain, Conn.

Manufactured In:
Hong Kong
Recall number:
09-185

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