Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Stud Sensors recall: Shock Hazard
Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard
Why was Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Stud Sensors recalled?
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
What should I do if I have this product?
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]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400
- Company
- Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong, The Stanley Works, of New Britain, Conn.
- Quantity
- About 78,000
- Sold at
- Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30.
- Recall date
- April 7, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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."