The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23183·Announced 2023-04-20

DeWALT, Stanley, and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers Recalled for Detachment Hazard

Stanley Black & Decker is recalling approximately 2.2 million fiberglass sledgehammers because the head can loosen and detach during use, posing an impact injury hazard. The company has received 192 reports of detachment, including two reported injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (detaching sledgehammer head with impact injury potential) where injuries have been reported. Although only two injuries are documented among 192 detachment reports, the reported injuries meet the High severity threshold for risk-of-harm products with injury reports, without reaching Severe (which would require hospitalization or significantly higher injury counts).

Plain-English summary

Stanley Black & Decker is recalling approximately 2.2 million fiberglass sledgehammers sold in the United States under the DeWALT, Stanley FATMAX, and Craftsman brands. The recalled sledgehammers range from 2 to 12 pounds and 14 to 36 inches in length. The hazard is that the head can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, creating an impact injury risk to the user.

The company has received 192 reports of the sledgehammer head detaching, including two reported injuries to consumers' face and head. The recalled products were sold from November 2013 through November 2022 at retailers including The Home Depot, ACE Hardware, Amazon, and other hardware and online sellers, priced between approximately $18 and $26.

Specific DeWALT, Craftsman, and Stanley FATMAX model numbers are identified in the recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sledgehammers and contact Stanley Black & Decker for instructions to receive a full refund. Consumers can call the toll-free number 855-418-3032 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, or visit the online recall pages at stanleyblackanddecker.com/sledgehammerrecall, dewalt.com, craftsman.com, or stanleytools.com.

The recalled product

Product
DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers
Manufacturer
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland (DeWALT sledgehammers)
Category
Consumer Product — Hand Tools
Hazard
  • impact-injury
  • head-detachment
Affected units
53,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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