Stanley Black & Decker · Recalled
Stanley Black & Decker Recalls 2.2 Million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
- Units
- About 2.2 million (In addition, about 53,000 in Canada)
- Reports
- 192
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $18–$26
- Remedy
- Refund
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves certain DeWALT, Stanley FATMAX and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers. The recalled sledgehammers weigh between 2 and 12 pounds and range between 14" and 36" in length. The DeWALT sledgehammers are yellow and black, the Stanley sledgehammers are yellow and black and the Craftsman sledgehammers are red and black. Each sledgehammer has the brand written on the handle. The model numbers of the DeWALT and Craftsman hammers are marked on the hammer head. Model numbers of the Stanley hammers are located on a sticker on the handle. Model No. Description DWHT56141 2lb Fiberglass Drilling Hammer DWHT56142 3lb Fiberglass Drilling Hammer DWHT56143 2-1/2 lb Fiberglass Engineering Hammer DWHT56146 2-1/2 lb Fiberglass Blacksmith Hammer DWHT56147 4lb Fiberglass Blacksmith Hammer DWHT56148 4lb Fiberglass Engineering Hammer DWHT56024 4lb Drilling Sledgehammer - hollow handle DWHT56025 4lb BS Sledgehammer - hollow handle DWHT56026 4lb ENG Sledgehammer - hollow handle DWHT56027 6lb Sledgehammer - hollow handle DWHT56029 10lb Sledge 36"Hammer - hollow handle DWHT56030 12lb Sledgehammer - hollow handle Model No. Description CMHT54163 4 LB Engineering Hammer CMHT56006 3 LB Drilling Hammer CMHT56011 8 LB Sledgehammer CMHT56019 10 LB Sledgehammer 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
The file
- Sold at
- The Home Depot, ACE Hardware and other hardware stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, and AceHardware.com and other online sellers from November 2013 through November 2022 for about between $18 and $26.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Vietnam
- Recalled by
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland (DeWALT sledgehammers), Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., of New Britain, Connecticut (Craftsman and Stanley FATMAX sledgehammers)
Incident log
The firm has received 192 reports of the sledgehammer's head detaching, including two reported injuries to consumers' face and head.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sledgehammers and contact Stanley Black & Decker for instructions to receive a full refund. Consumers must provide their contact information.
Stanley Black & Decker toll-free at 855-418-3032 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://stanleyblackanddecker.com/sledgehammerrecall or at www.dewalt.com, www.craftsman.com or www.stanleytools.com and click on "Safety Notices and Recalls" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
