Stanley Black & Decker Announces Recall of 2.2 Million DEWALT, STANLEY, and CRAFTSMAN Fiberglass Sledgehammers Due to Potential Impact Injury Hazard.

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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.

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The affected models for each brand are as follows:

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DEWALT Models Impacted:

• 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 4 LB 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 Models Impacted:

• FMHT51297 4 LB Engineer Hammer

• FMHT51298 4 LB Blacksmith Hammer

• FMHT51308 3 LB Drilling Hammer

• 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

 

CRAFTSMAN Models Impacted:

• CMHT54163 4 LB Engineering Hammer

• CMHT56006 3 LB Drilling Hammer

• CMHT56011 8 LB Sledgehammer

• 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.