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

Recall 20-034 · November 27, 2019 · Stanley Black

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
20-034 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 27, 2019
Brand
Stanley Black
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
STANLEY® brand 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammer
Hazard
Injury Hazard
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 211,000
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
November 27, 2019

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • STANLEY® brand 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammer · About 211,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled STANLEY® brand STHT51454 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammer
Recalled STANLEY® brand STHT51454 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammer

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from July 2018 through August 2019 for about $6.; Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., of Towson, Md..

Injuries or incidents reported

Stanley Black & Decker has received one report of the hammer's grip coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

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 history and context

Stanley Black appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Stanley Black recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

STANLEY® brand 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammer (About 211,000 units). This recall involves the STANLEY brand 16 oz.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 27, 2019. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.