OPSS Low Hand tools
Product Recall: Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers (2306-0067)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2306-0067
Reason for the recall
- The head of the sledgehammer can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandDeWalt, Stanley
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers — DeWalt, Stanley
- Brand
- DeWalt, Stanley
- Name / model
- Number
- Category
- Hand tools
- Country of origin
- Unknown
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers
- Hazard: The head of the sledgehammer can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
- Corrective action: The affected models have been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Hand Tools - Sledge Hammer
- Brand
- DeWalt, Stanley
- Country of Origin
- Unknown
- Product Description
- Multiple variations of black and yellow coloured sledgehammers.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image, List of Affected Models and PDF
- Affected models
- DEWALT® Fiberglass Sledgehammers
- Model Number
- Description
- 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
- 4lb 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 Fiberglass Sledgehammers
- Model Number
- Description
- 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
- Hazard
- The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
- The affected models do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- Recall of the product from end users. For further information, please see the Stanley Black & Decker recall site here: https://www.sledgehammerrecall.expertinquiry.com/
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2306-0067
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The affected models have been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Hand Tools - Sledge Hammer
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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