2.2 million sledgehammers recalled over head detaching, injuring people in the face
Jordan Mendoza
More than 2 million DeWalt, Stanley Fatmax and Craftsman Fiberglass sledgehammers are being recalled over injury concerns, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday.
The sledgehammers, which are made by Stanley Black & Decker, are facing recall because the head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly, "posing an impact injury hazard to the user," the CPSC said. Officials have received reports of the sledgehammers causing injuries.
The affected products were sold at a variety of hardware stores nationwide and online sellers in the past decade. The CPSC advises owners of the sledgehammers immediately stop using them and contact Stanley Black & Decker.
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What sledgehammers are being recalled?
About 2.2 million sledgehammers are recalled, including about 53,000 in Canada.
The recalled sledgehammers weigh from 2 to 12 pounds and are between 14 and 36 inches in length. They come in different colors:
- DeWalt sledgehammers: Yellow and black
- Stanley sledgehammers: Yellow and black
- Craftsman sledgehammers: Red and black
A full list of affected models can be found here.
The model numbers of the DeWalt and Craftsman sledgehammers are on the hammer head, while the Stanley hammers have model numbers are on a sticker on the handle.
When and where were the sledgehammers sold?
The sledgehammers were sold at The Home Depot, Ace Hardware and other hardware stores nationwide. They were sold online on Amazon as well as other online hardware websites.
The products were sold from November 2013 through November 2022 between $18 and $26.
Have any injuries been reported?
Stanley Black & Decker said it has received 192 reports of the sledgehammer's head detaching. Two of the reports including injuries to a consumers' face and head.
What if my sledgehammer is being recalled?
If you have one of the sledgehammers being recalled, the CPSC says you should stop using the product and contact Stanley Black & Decker on how to receive a full refund.
Stanley Black & Decker could be contacted by phone at 855-418-3032 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online here.
Consumers must provide contact information to receive refund.
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