CPSCGeneral Alert
Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard
Published: April 7, 2009Recall ID: 09185Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Stanley-and-Solarwide-Industrial-Recall-Stud-Sensors-Due-to-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0c068f2951d6442285f67f834d70c098.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Stud Sensor |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cfafb6cf06e84b469a3ef086b61bc9f1.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Stud Sensor |
| Hazards › Name | The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400 |
| Products › Type | Tools Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2177 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 78,000 |
| Recall I D | 5190 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor. |
| Importers › Name | The Stanley Works, of New Britain, Conn. |
| Retailers › Name | Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30. |
| Recall Date | 2009-04-07T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 09185 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Hong Kong |