CPSCRecalled Apr 7, 2009 · #09185
Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
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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."
Product details
- Product
- Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400
- Type
- Tools Miscellaneous
- Manufacturer
- Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30.
- Made in
- Hong Kong
What you should do
Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.