In a massive safety recall, Stanley announced that about 2.6 million of its popular travel mugs, namely DEWALT, STANLEY and CRAFTSMAN models, would be voluntarily recalled from consumers. This is taken after reports of possible burn hazard in these products were henceforth the action of the company in conjunction with the CPSC.
Nature of the hazard
This recall involves a critical design problem in the lid of the said travel mugs. According to Stanley, the threads on the lids can shrink once the latter are exposed to heat combined with torque, which could make the lids detach during use. This defect presents a serious burn hazard to consumers in case hot liquids may spill unexpectedly. The CPSC reported that a total of 91 global complaints about this issue had been received by Stanley. Of those, 16 were from the United States.
Most distressing of all, these incidents have accounted for 38 burn injuries worldwide, including two within the U.S., 11 of which required medical interventions.
Affected models and identification
The DEWALT, STANLEY and CRAFTSMAN models are three of the major product lines involved in this recall. The mugs were sold in several colors, including white, black, and green, in 12-ounce, 16-ounce, and 20-ounce sizes. These were double-walled stainless steel mugs with a polypropylene lid. They were sold at major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Target between June 2016 and December 2024.
Consumers can tell if their mug is included by looking for specific product identification numbers that are printed on the bottom of the mugs:
DEWALT models recalled:
Model No. – Description
DWHT56141 – 2 LB Fiberglass Drilling Hammer
DWHT56142 – 3 LB Fiberglass Drilling Hammer
DWHT56143 – 2-1/2 LB Fiberglass Engineering Hammer
DWHT56146 – 2-1/2 LB Fiberglass Blacksmith Hammer
DWHT56147 – 4 LB fiberglass Blacksmith Hammer
DWHT56148 – 4 LB Fiberglass Engineering Hammer
DWHT56024 – 4 LB Drilling Sledgehammer – Hollow Handle
DWHT56025 – 4 LB BS Sledgehammer – Hollow Handle
DWHT56026 – 4 LB ENG Sledgehammer – Hollow Handle
DWHT56027 – 6 LB Sledgehammer – Hollow Handle
DWHT56029 – 10 LB Sledge 36″ Hammer – Hollow Handle
DWHT56030 – 12 LB Sledgehammer – Hollow Handle
STANLEY models recalled:
Model No. – Description
FMHT51297 – 4 LB Engineer Hammer
FMHT51298 – 4 LB Blacksmith Hammer
FMHT51308 – 3 LB Drilling Hammer
FMHT56006 – 3 LB Drilling Hammer
FMHT56008 – 4 LB Blacksmith Hammer
FMHT56009 – 4 LB Engineer Hammer
FMHT56010 – 6 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer
FMHT56011 – 8 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer
FMHT56019 – 10 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer
CRAFTSMAN models recalled:
Model No. – Description
CMHT54163 – 4 LB Engineering Hammer
CMHT56006 – 3 LB Drilling Hammer
CMHT56011 – 8 LB Sledgehammer
CMHT56019 – 10 LB Sledgehammer
The Stanley logo is embossed on the front and bottom of these mugs.
Consumer guidance
Stanley has asked all customers owning these implicated travel mugs to stop using them immediately to avoid any potential injury. Free replacement lids are being provided by the company to the customers as part of the recall action. The consumers can register for a replacement lid through Stanley’s official recall website.
In a release about the incident, a representative for Stanley stated, “We have addressed the issue and are offering a free replacement lid to work with the existing product,” regarding their commitment to excellence and consumer safety. They said that Stanley remains committed to the continued betterment regarding product safety.
Retailers response and public awareness
The recall has rattled the confidence of consumers who had come to expect Stanley products to be durable and to perform well. The brand has risen to a mainstream favorite in the last two years for its trendy drinkware that usually sells out at many major retailers. Target, Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Amazon, all requests for comment on how they were handling the recall were not immediately available to comment.
As the incident unfolds, it enlightens the consumer to pay more attention to product recalls and safety notices. The CPSC encourages those owning any of the models to stay informed about the possible hazards of consumer products.
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