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

  • Recalled STANLEY® brand STHT51454 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammer
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
Recall Date:
November 27, 2019
Units:
About 211,000
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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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.

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(s):

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

Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
20-034
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