Severity
Moderate
Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury
Reported: August 18, 2010 Initiated: August 18, 2010 #10320 About 15,000 units
CPSC recall on August 18, 2010. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 15,000 units are affected. The recall was issued because: The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #10320) was formally reported on August 18, 2010. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records indicate About 15,000 units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sledge hammers and return the product to White Cap Construction Supply for a full refund or exchange. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 16 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 15,000
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product Description
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
Reason for Recall
The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
Remedy
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
- Units Affected
- About 15,000
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10320 |
| Date reported | August 18, 2010 |
| Date initiated | August 18, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Units affected | About 15,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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. Units affected: About 15,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 18, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10320.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (10320) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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