Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 10320 · Aug 18, 2010 · White Cap Construction Supply Inc.
15,000
units affected
15,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10320
- Date
- Aug 18, 2010
- Company
- White Cap Construction Supply Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,000
- Product
- Hickory handle sledge hammers
- Product type
- Sledge Hammers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Brigade sledge hammers with a hickory wood handle. There are 11 models included in this recall, ranging in size from 2 to 20 lbs. A green and white label with the word "Brigade" and the model name is affixed to the head of the sledge hammer, and "Genuine Hickory" is printed on the handle. Model and UPC information are printed on the label. Model UPC Part Description 444BR10675 847044060535 8LB 36 double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10677 847044060559 12LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10685 847044060634 4LB 16 Engineers Hammer 444BR10678 847044060566 16LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10679 847044060573 20LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10688 847044060665 4LB 10-1/2 Drilling Hammer 444BR10687 847044060658 3LB 10-1/2 Drilling Hammer 444BR10674 847044060528 6LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10676 847044060542 10LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10686 847044060641 2LB 10-1/2 Drilling Hammer 444BR10684 847044060627 3LB 16 Engineers Hammer
What can happen
The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sledge hammers and return the product to White Cap Construction Supply for a full refund or exchange.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- White Cap Construction Supply distributors nationwide from April 2009 through May 2010 for between $12 and $47.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hickory handle sledge hammers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sledge hammers and return the product to White Cap Construction Supply for a full refund or exchange.
What is the hazard?
The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.