AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT RECALL

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SBD) - DeWalt Fiberglass Sledgehammers and Stanley FATMAX Fiberglass Sledgehammers

Published 27 July 2023

Product

Black and yellow fiberglass sledgehammers. DeWalt short-handled fiberglass sledgehammers with model numbers on the head: DWHT56024, DWHT56025, DWHT56026, DWHT56027, DWHT56029, DWHT56030, DWHT56141, DWHT56142, DWHT56147, DWHT56148 Stanley FATMAX long-handled fiberglass sledgehammers with model numbers on the handle: FMHT56006, FMHT56008, FMHT56009, FMHT56010, FMHT56011, FMHT56019

Why it was recalled

The head of the sledgehammer may loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use.

Hazard

There is a risk of injury to the user or bystanders if the head detaches during use.

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Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.