CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 7, 2009

Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard

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."

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Recall Number
09185

Product Information

Product Name
Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400
Product Type
Tools Miscellaneous
Number of Units
About 78,000
Manufacturer Name
Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Imported By
The Stanley Works, of New Britain, Conn.
Manufactured In
Hong Kong

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Full Contact Information

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