Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 2.2 million (In addition, about 53,000 in Canada) units
Appliances Recall No. 23-183 Published April 20, 2023

DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers

The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user. 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 – November 2022.

Recalled DeWALT Model DWHT56024 Sledgehammer
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Recalled DeWALT Model DWHT56024 Sledgehammer

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

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

192
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

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

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
01
What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 2.2 million (In addition, about 53,000 in Canada)
Made inVietnam
Sold atThe Home Depot, ACE Hardware and other hardware stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, and AceHardware.com and other online sellers
Sales periodNovember 2013 – November 2022
Category Appliances

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