CPSC2023-04-20
Stanley Black & Decker Recalls 2.2 Million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland (DeWALT sledgehammers)
Hazard
The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 2.2 million (In addition, about 53,000 in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 192 reports of the sledgehammer's head detaching, including two reported injuries to consumers' face and head.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Refund
Products
DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers
Consumer contact
Stanley Black & Decker toll-free at 855-418-3032 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://stanleyblackanddecker.com/sledgehammerrecall or at www.dewalt.com, www.craftsman.com or www.stanleytools.com and click on "Safety Notices and Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Stanley-Black-Decker-Recalls-2-2-Million-DeWALT-Stanley-and-Craftsman-Fiberglass-Sledgehammers-Due-to-Impact-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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