DeWALT Model DWHT56024 Sledgehammer

Name of Product:

DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers

Hazard:

The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.

Remedy:

Refund

Recall Date:

April 20, 2023

Units:

About 2.2 million (In addition, about 53,000 in Canada)

Description:

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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 192 reports of the sledgehammer’s head detaching, including two reported injuries to consumers’ face and head.

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.

Importer(s):

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland (DeWALT sledgehammers); Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., of New Britain, Connecticut (Craftsman and Stanley FATMAX sledgehammers)

Manufactured In:

Vietnam

Recall number:

23-183

Source and more images: CPSC