Stanley Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley FatMax Stud Sensors 400 are being recalled because they fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires in the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.
Product: Stanley Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley FatMax Stud Sensors 400
Quantity: About 78,000
Manufacturer: Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Importer: The Stanley Works, of New Britain, Conn.
Hazard: The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
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 at: Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30.
Remedy: Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.
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, or visit their web site at www.stanleytools.com.
