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« StanleyMD Stud Sensor 200 » and « StanleyMD FatMaxMD Stud Sensor 400 »
- Starting date:
- April 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- April 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Electrical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001979
Affected products
Stanley® Stud Sensor 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensor 400
Product description
This recall involves the Stud Sensor 200 and FatMax® Stud Sensor 400 that were sold under the brand name Stanley®. The sensors are made of black plastic and have a wide yellow stripe down the centre. The words "Stanley" or "FatMax" are printed on the front of the product. The recalled products have model numbers 77-720 and 77-730, which can be located in a slide-out reference guide on the base of the sensor's handle.
A date code can be found printed on the inside of the battery cover. Products with a date code that begin with the letter "R" are not included in this recall.
Hazard identified
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
Neither Stanley nor Health Canada has received any reports of injuries or incidents related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 18,500 of the recalled products were sold at Wal-Mart, Rona and Home Depot retail stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The products were sold from November 2007 to January 2009 at Wal-Mart, Rona and Home Depot retail stores across Canada.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Hong Kong.
Companies
- Distributor
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The Stanley Works
New Britain
Connecticut
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stud sensors and contact Stanley to receive a free replacement sensor.
For more information, consumers may contact Stanley toll-free at 1-800-263-6292 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday, or
e-mail Stanley at stanleytools@stanleycustomercare.com, or visit the firm's website.