Reported Apr 20, 2023
Stanley Black & Decker Recalls 2.2 Million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers Due to Impact Injury…
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland (DeWALT sledgehammers)
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should 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.
Firm contact: 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers
- Amount recalled
- About 2.2 million (In addition, about 53,000 in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 192 reports of the sledgehammer's head detaching, including two reported injuries to consumers' face and head.
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