DEWALT | Stanley FatMax Sledge Hammer Recall - *IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL*
Stanley Black & Decker Announces Recall of 2.2 Million DEWALT, STANLEY, and CRAFTSMAN Fiberglass Sledgehammers Due to Potential Impact Injury Hazard.
Stanley Black & Decker is issuing a voluntary recall for a total of 2.2 million DEWALT, STANLEY, and CRAFTSMAN Fiberglass Sledgehammers. These sledgehammers have been found to pose a significant safety risk as their heads can unexpectedly loosen and detach during use, presenting a potential impact injury hazard to users.
The affected models for each brand are as follows:
DEWALT Models Impacted:
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DWHT56141 2 LB Fiberglass Drilling Hammer
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DWHT56142 3 LB Fiberglass Drilling Hammer
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DWHT56143 2-1/2 LB Fiberglass Engineering Hammer
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DWHT56146 2-1/2 LB Fiberglass Blacksmith Hammer
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DWHT56147 4 LB Fiberglass Blacksmith Hammer
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DWHT56148 4 LB Fiberglass Engineering Hammer
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DWHT56024 4 LB Drilling Sledgehammer - Hollow Handle
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DWHT56025 4 LB BS Sledgehammer - Hollow Handle
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DWHT56026 4 LB ENG Sledgehammer - Hollow Handle
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DWHT56027 6 LB Sledgehammer - Hollow Handle
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DWHT56029 10 LB Sledge 36" Hammer - Hollow Handle
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DWHT56030 12 LB Sledgehammer - Hollow Handle
Stanley Models Impacted:
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FMHT51297 4 LB Engineer Hammer
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FMHT51298 4 LB Blacksmith Hammer
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FMHT51308 3 LB Drilling Hammer
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FMHT56006 3 LB Drilling Hammer
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FMHT56008 4 LB Blacksmith Hammer
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FMHT56009 4 LB Engineer Hammer
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FMHT56010 6 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer
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FMHT56011 8 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer
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FMHT56019 10 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer
CRAFTSMAN Models Impacted:
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CMHT54163 4 LB Engineering Hammer
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CMHT56006 3 LB Drilling Hammer
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CMHT56011 8 LB Sledgehammer
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CMHT56019 10 LB Sledgehammer
Consumers are urged to stop using these recalled sledgehammers immediately and get in touch with Stanley Black & Decker to receive instructions for a full refund.