DeWALT, Stanley FATMAX, and Craftsman brand fiberglass sledgehammers, weighing between 2 and 12 pounds, are recalled because the hammer heads can loosen and detach unexpectedly during use. About 2.2 million units are affected by this recall. Stanley Black & Decker has received 192 reports of the hammer heads detaching, which includes two reports of injuries to consumers' faces and heads. These tools were sold at The Home Depot, ACE Hardware, and online at Amazon from November 2013 through November 2022. Consumers should stop using the tools and contact the firm for a full refund.
The sledgehammer head can detach from the handle while in use, posing a serious impact injury hazard to the user or bystanders. There have been nearly 200 reports of heads detaching, resulting in at least two injuries to the face and head.
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.
Model numbers are marked on the hammer head.
Model numbers are marked on the hammer head.
Model numbers are located on a sticker on the handle.
Recalled DeWALT Model DWHT56024 Sledgehammer
Recalled DeWALT Model DWHT56027 Sledgehammer
Recalled Craftsman Model CMHT54163 Engineering Hammer
Recalled Craftsman Model CMHT56011 Sledgehammer
Recalled Stanley FATMAX Model FMHT51297 Engineer Hammer
Recalled Stanley FATMAX Model FMHT56010 Sledgehammer
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response