CPSC Recall in 2023: Stanley Black & Decker Recalls 2.2 Million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-183

Date: April 20, 2023

Product Name: DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers

Recall 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.DescriptionDWHT561412lb Fiberglass Drilling HammerDWHT561423lb Fiberglass Drilling HammerDWHT561432-1/2 lb Fiberglass Engineering HammerDWHT561462-1/2 lb Fiberglass Blacksmith HammerDWHT561474lb Fiberglass Blacksmith HammerDWHT561484lb Fiberglass Engineering HammerDWHT560244lb Drilling Sledgehammer - hollow handleDWHT560254lb BS Sledgehammer - hollow handleDWHT560264lb ENG Sledgehammer - hollow handleDWHT560276lb Sledgehammer - hollow handleDWHT5602910lb Sledge 36"Hammer - hollow handleDWHT5603012lb Sledgehammer - hollow handle Model No.DescriptionCMHT541634 LB Engineering HammerCMHT560063 LB Drilling HammerCMHT560118 LB SledgehammerCMHT5601910 LB Sledgehammer Model No.DescriptionFMHT512974 LB Engineer HammerFMHT512984 LB Blacksmith HammerFMHT513083 LB Drilling HammerFMHT560063 LB Drilling HammerFMHT560084 LB Blacksmith HammerFMHT560094 LB Engineer HammerFMHT560106 LB FATMAX SledgehammerFMHT560118 LB FATMAX SledgehammerFMHT5601910 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer

Hazard Description:

The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 2.2 million (In addition, about 53,000 in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received 192 reports of the sledgehammer’s head detaching, including two reported injuries to consumers’ face and head.

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.

Manufactured In:

Vietnam