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Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockApr 7, 2009
Recalled Stud Sensor
Recalled Stud Sensor
Recalled Stud Sensor
Recalled Stud Sensor

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

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."

Sold on

Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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