Over 2.2 million Stanley, DeWALT and Craftsman Sledgehammers were recalled because the head can break off and injure users.
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2.2 Million Stanley, DeWALT, Craftsman Sledgehammers Recalled
In April 2023, Stanley Black & Decker issued a recall for more than 2.2 million DeWALT®, Stanley FATMAX®, and Craftsman® Fiberglass Sledgehammers after people were injured when the head broke off and hit them in the face.
What Happened?
There were 192 reports of the sledgehammer head loosening, detaching, or breaking off during use. Two people were injured when they were hit in the head or face by the broken sledgehammer’s head. The problem poses an “impact injury hazard to the user,” the recall warns.
Was My Sledgehammer Recalled?
The recalled sledgehammers were sold under the brand-names Stanley FATMAX®, Craftsman® and DeWALT® between November 2013 and November 2022.
The sledgehammers weigh between 2 and 12 pounds and measure from 14″ to 36″ in length. They were sold nationwide at stores like The Home Depot, ACE Hardware, and more.
For a full list of recalled sledgehammers, visit the recall website at https://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/brands/product-safety/product-recall.
The products include certain Fiberglass Drilling Hammers, Fiberglass Engineer Hammers, Hollow-Handle Sledgehammers, DeWalt Exo-Core Sledgehammers, Fiberglass Blacksmith Hammers, and more.
What is the Risk?
- Impact injuries
- Bruising
- Broken bones
- Lacerations and bleeding
- Vision loss or blindness
- Dental injuries
- Scarring
- Brain damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Headaches
- Chronic pain
- And more
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