CPSC2019-11-27
Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer Due to Injury Hazard
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., of Towson, Md.
Hazard
The molded grip on the hammer can come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
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.
Sold at
Exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from July 2018 through August 2019 for about $6.
Affected count
About 211,000
Injuries reported
Stanley Black & Decker has received one report of the hammer's grip coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Refund
Products
STANLEY® brand 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammer
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Stanley-Black-Decker-Recalls-Wooden-Handle-Nailing-Hammer-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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