CPSC recall · Reported April 7, 2009
Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong recalled The recalled stud sensor models include the Stanley® Stud Sensor 200 and Stanley® FatMax®….
Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard was recalled by Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong in April 7, 2009. Reason: The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the rec…. Verify recall #09185 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock….
- None
- agency class
- April 7, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09185 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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."
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09185 |
| Date reported | April 7, 2009 |
| Date initiated | April 7, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Affected scope | About 78,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement se…
- Check the recall number (09185) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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