Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: April 7, 2009 Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong Electronics
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 78,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
- Reason for Recall:
- The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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."
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 78,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 09185