Stanley Black & Decker Recalls 2.2 Million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 23183. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 23183 has the recall date 20 Apr 2023. The notice names the firm Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland (DeWALT sledgehammers). The recall has about 2,200,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2023 has 7,250 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Impact injury.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 192 reports of the sledgehammer's head detaching, including two reported injuries to consumers' face and head. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,200,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. Description DWHT56141 2lb Fiberglass Drilling Hammer DWHT56142 3lb Fiberglass Drilling Hammer DWHT56143 2-1/2 lb Fiberglass Engineering Hammer DWHT56146 2-1/2 lb Fiberglass Blacksmith Hammer DWHT56147 4lb Fiberglass Blacksmith Hammer DWHT56148 4lb Fiberglass Engineering Hammer DWHT56024 4lb Drilling Sledgehammer - hollow handle DWHT56025 4lb BS Sledgehammer - hollow handle DWHT56026 4lb ENG Sledgehammer - hollow handle DWHT56027 6lb Sledgehammer - hollow handle DWHT56029 10lb Sledge 36"Hammer - hollow handle DWHT56030 12lb Sledgehammer - hollow handle Model No. Description CMHT54163 4 LB Engineering Hammer CMHT56006 3 LB… |
| Product | DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers, About 2.2 million (In addition, about 53,000 in Canada) |
| 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. |
| Importer | Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland (DeWALT sledgehammers); Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., of New Britain, Connecticut (Craftsman and Stanley FATMAX sledgehammers) |
| Made in | Vietnam |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,200,000Median of 2023: 7,250
- CPSC recalls of 2023
- 324
- Recalls of 2023 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland (DeWALT sledgehammers)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 23183The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23183. https://recallregister.com/product/9595-stanley-black-decker-recalls-2-2-million-dewalt-stanley-and-craftsman/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 23183 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 192 reports of the sledgehammer's head detaching, including two reported injuries to consumers' face and head.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23183?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23183?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2.2 million (In addition, about 53,000 in Canada)