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Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply ...

Published: August 18, 2010Recall ID: 10320Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Hickory handle sledge hammers

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Brigade-Hickory-Handle-Sledge-Hammers-Recalled-by-White-Cap-Construction-Supply-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury
TitleBrigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3a714729461e4b73a9e17ffd2105f705.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled sledge hammer
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/af21f733c15b472a89b9ce0f9b16b123.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled sledge hammers
Hazards › NameThe head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
Injuries › NameNone reported.
Products › NameHickory handle sledge hammers
Products › TypeSledge Hammers
Products › Category I D2131
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 15,000
Recall I D313
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled sledge hammers and return the product to White Cap Construction Supply for a full refund or exchange.
Importers › NameWhite Cap Construction Supply Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.
Retailers › NameWhite Cap Construction Supply distributors nationwide from April 2009 through May 2010 for between $12 and $47.
Recall Date2010-08-18T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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
Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C847044060535
Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C847044060559
Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C847044060634
Product U P Cs › 4 › U P C847044060566
Product U P Cs › 5 › U P C847044060573
Product U P Cs › 6 › U P C847044060665
Product U P Cs › 7 › U P C847044060658
Product U P Cs › 8 › U P C847044060528
Product U P Cs › 9 › U P C847044060542
Product U P Cs › 10 › U P C847044060641
Product U P Cs › 11 › U P C847044060627
Recall Number10320
Consumer ContactFor additional information, contact White Cap Construction Supply toll-free at (877) 281-4831 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.whitecap.com
Last Publish Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryIndia