- Walmart Recalls Over 200,000 Hammers due to Injury Risk.
Walmart Recalls Over 200,000 Hammers due to Injury Risk.
Walmart has recalled 211,0000 hammers due to an injury risk. The manufacturer says the molded grip can come loose/detach from the handle, posing an injury risk for consumers.
The recalled product is the STANLEY® brand 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammer. With model number STHT51454 etched below the STANLEY logo on the steel hammer head. The hammers have a metal head and a natural wood handle with a black molded grip.
The hammers were sold at Walmart stores from July 2018 through August 2019 for around $6.00.
Consumers who purchased the recalled hammer can return it to Walmart for a full refund.
So far, Stanley has received one report of the hammer’s grip coming loose. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Recovering compensation after an injury from a defective product
It is a manufacturer’s responsibility to make sure their products are safe for consumers. If someone is injured due to a defective product, a product liability claim may exist. A claim may be pursued to pay for damages caused by the defective product such as medical bills, missed time from work and pain and suffering.
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured by a defective product, it is important to contact a personal injury attorney to review your rights. Call 412-661-1400 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh at Berger and Green today.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer Due to Injury Hazard”
