Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer Due to Injury Hazard
Stanley Black & Decker is recalling STANLEY brand 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammers because the molded grip can come loose, posing an injury hazard.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the grip can come loose, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is recalling STANLEY brand 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammers with model number STHT51454. The recall involves hammers with a metal head, a natural wood handle, and a black over-molded grip. The STANLEY logo is marked on the wooden handle in black and on the steel hammer head. The UPC code 076174514544 is located on a label on the handle.
The recall is being issued because the molded grip on the hammer can come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Stanley Black & Decker has received one report of the hammer's grip coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
About 211,000 units were sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from July 2018 through August 2019 for about $6. 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. For more information, consumers can contact Stanley toll-free at 866-215-1132 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.stanleytools.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- STANLEY® brand 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammer
- Manufacturer
- Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Hand Tools
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 211,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (1)
- 076174514544
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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