Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer Due to Injury Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Nov 27, 2019, 11:22 ET

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Stanley-Black-Decker-Recalls-Wooden-Handle-Nailing-Hammer-Due-to-Injury-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: STANLEY® brand 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammer

Hazard: The molded grip on the hammer can come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Refund

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.

Consumer Contact:
Stanley toll-free at 866-215-1132 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.stanleytools.com click on Support then Safety Notices and Recalls for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 211,000

Description:
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.

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

Importer: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., of Towson, Md.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

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Recall Number: 20-034

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