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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2010-08-18

Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury

Is my product affected?

Hickory handle sledge hammers

  • Brand White Cap Construction Supply Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.
  • UPC 847044060535
  • UPC 847044060559
  • UPC 847044060634
  • UPC 847044060566
  • UPC 847044060573
  • UPC 847044060665
  • UPC 847044060658
  • UPC 847044060528
  • UPC 847044060542
  • UPC 847044060641
  • UPC 847044060627

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Brigade sledge hammers with hickory handles sold by White Cap Construction Supply are being recalled because the hammer head can loosen and detach during use, which could cause impact injuries. The recall covers 11 different models ranging from 2 to 20 pounds, identifiable by a green and white "Brigade" label on the head and "Genuine Hickory" printed on the handle. The recalled models and their UPC codes are listed in the recall notice.

Consumers who own any of these recalled sledge hammers should stop using them immediately and return the product to White Cap Construction Supply for either a full refund or an exchange.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sledge hammers and return the product to White Cap Construction Supply for a full refund or exchange.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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