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DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers

CPSC Recall #23-183 — April 20, 2023

Recall Summary

Recall Number23-183
Recall DateApril 20, 2023
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 2.2 million (In addition, about 53,000 in Canada)
ImporterBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland (DeWALT sledgehammers); Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., of New Britain, Connecticut (Craftsman and Stanley FATMAX sledgehammers)
Manufactured InVietnam

Where It Was Sold

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.

Product

DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers

Description

This recall involves certain DeWALT, Stanley FATMAX and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers. The recalled sledgehammers weigh between 2 and 12 pounds and range between 14” and 36” in length. The DeWALT sledgehammers are yellow and black, the Stanley sledgehammers are yellow and black and the Craftsman sledgehammers are red and black. Each sledgehammer has the brand written on the handle. The model numbers of the DeWALT and Craftsman hammers are marked on the hammer head. Model numbers of the Stanley hammers are located on a sticker on the handle. Model No.DescriptionDWHT561412lb Fiberglass Drilling HammerDWHT561423lb Fiberglass Drilling HammerDWHT561432-1/2 lb Fiberglass Engineering HammerDWHT561462-1/2 lb Fiberglass Blacksmith HammerDWHT561474lb Fiberglass Blacksmith HammerDWHT561484lb Fiberglass Engineering HammerDWHT560244lb Drilling Sledgehammer - hollow handleDWHT560254lb BS Sledgehammer - hollow handleDWHT560264lb ENG Sledgehammer - hollow handleDWHT560276lb Sledgehammer - hollow handleDWHT5602910lb Sledge 36"Hammer - hollow handleDWHT5603012lb Sledgehammer - hollow handle Model No.DescriptionCMHT541634 LB Engineering HammerCMHT560063 LB Drilling HammerCMHT560118 LB SledgehammerCMHT5601910 LB Sledgehammer Model No.DescriptionFMHT512974 LB Engineer HammerFMHT512984 LB Blacksmith HammerFMHT513083 LB Drilling HammerFMHT560063 LB Drilling HammerFMHT560084 LB Blacksmith HammerFMHT560094 LB Engineer HammerFMHT560106 LB FATMAX SledgehammerFMHT560118 LB FATMAX SledgehammerFMHT5601910 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.

Incidents & Injuries

The firm has received 192 reports of the sledgehammer’s head detaching, including two reported injuries to consumers’ face and head.

Remedy Instructions

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.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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