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Product recall · CPSCNovember 27, 2019Worth checking
Stanley Black & Decker Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The molded grip on the hammer can come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 211,000
- Recall date
- November 27, 2019
- Brand
- Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Stanley Black & Decker has received one report of the hammer's grip coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
STHT51454
Exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from July 2018 through August 2019 for about $6.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer Due to Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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