Product Recall: Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers (2306-0067)

Product recall for Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers presenting a risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers

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

Corrective action: The affected models have been recalled from end users.

Product information

Type Hand Tools - Sledge Hammer
Brand DeWalt, Stanley
Country of Origin Unknown
Product Description Multiple variations of black and yellow coloured sledgehammers.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image, List of Affected Models and PDF

Affected models

DEWALT® Fiberglass Sledgehammers

Model Number Description
DWHT56141 2 lb Fiberglass Drilling Hammer
DWHT56142 3 lb Fiberglass Drilling Hammer
DWHT56143 2-1/2 lb Fiberglass Engineering Hammer
DWHT56146 2-1/2 lb Fiberglass Blacksmith Hammer
DWHT56147 4 lb Fiberglass Blacksmith Hammer
DWHT56148 4lb Fiberglass Engineering Hammer
DWHT56024 4 lb Drilling Sledgehammer - Hollow Handle
DWHT56025 4 lb BS Sledgehammer - Hollow Handle
DWHT56026 4 lb ENG Sledgehammer - Hollow Handle
DWHT56027 6 lb Sledgehammer - Hollow Handle
DWHT56029 10 lb Sledge 36”Hammer - Hollow Handle
DWHT56030 12 lb Sledgehammer - Hollow Handle

STANLEY Fiberglass Sledgehammers

Model Number Description
FMHT56006 3 LB Drilling Hammer
FMHT56008 4 LB Blacksmith Hammer
FMHT56009 4 LB Engineer Hammer
FMHT56010 6 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer
FMHT56011 8 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer
FMHT56019 10 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer

Hazard

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

The affected models do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

Recall of the product from end users. For further information, please see the Stanley Black & Decker recall site here: https://www.sledgehammerrecall.expertinquiry.com/

Additional information

PSD case number: 2306-0067

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 20 June 2023