FIBERGLASS SLEDGEHAMMER RECALL
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Fiberglass Sledgehammers (Models Listed Below)
Hazard: The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
Description: This recall involves STANLEY Fiberglass Sledgehammers with model numbers listed below. The recalled sledgehammers weigh between 2 and 12 pounds and range between 14” and 36” in length and are red and black. The model numbers of the Stanley hammers are located on a sticker on the handle.
Model No. |
Description |
FMHT51297 |
4 LB Engineer Hammer |
FMHT51298 |
4 LB Blacksmith Hammer |
FMHT51308 |
3 LB Drilling Hammer |
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 |
If you own any of the affected units STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY and follow these instructions to obtain a refund check:
- Write “RECALLED” on your sledgehammer handle with a permanent marker, and put a note next to it where your email address and date of the request are visible. Take a picture and upload it using the form enabled below.
- Stop using immediately and dispose of it in the trash after you have received our email confirming that the refund has been processed, approximately 3 days after submitting the request.
- Once your request has been reviewed, we will send you a refund check within the next 4 to 6 weeks.
- If you have questions, you can call Stanley Black & Decker toll-free at 855-418-3032 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Note: This is part of a larger sledgehammer recall by Stanley Black & Decker that also includes CRAFTSMAN® and DeWALT® sledgehammers. For information on those other affected products, visit http://stanleyblackanddecker.com/sledgehammerrecall
If you are located in Canada, please visit https://www.stanleytools.ca/support/safety-notices-recalls/fiberglass-sledgehammer-recall