Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 20034 · announced November 27, 2019 · Stanley Black & Decker · 211,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the STANLEY brand 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammers with model number STHT51454 etched below the STANLEY logo on the steel hammer head. The hammers have a metal head, a natural wood handle with a black over-molded grip. STANLEY is marked on the wooden handle in black and on the steel hammer head. The UPC code for the product is 076174514544 and is located on a label on the handle.
The hazard
The molded grip on the hammer can come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammers and return them to Walmart to receive a refund in the form of a Walmart gift card for the purchase price. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Stanley Black & Decker has received one report of the hammer's grip coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from July 2018 through August 2019 for about $6.
Consumer contact: Stanley toll-free at 866-215-1132 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@sbdinc.com or online at www.stanleytools.com click on Support then Safety Notices and Recalls for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.