Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 09185 · Apr 7, 2009 · Stanley and Solarwide Industrial
78,000
units affected
78,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09185
- Date
- Apr 7, 2009
- Company
- Stanley and Solarwide Industrial
- Units affected
- 78,000
- Product
- Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400
- Product type
- Tools Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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."
What can happen
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stanley® stud sensors 200 and stanley® fatmax® stud sensors 400?
Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.
What is the hazard?
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.