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Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard

Date: April 7, 2009
Company: Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

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."

Why Was This Recalled?

The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong

Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report