STANLEY® brand wooden handle nailing hammer recalled over mold contamination

Recall date

November 27, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

20034

Sold / distributed

Exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from July 2018 through August 2019 for about $6.

Why it was recalled

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

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.