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

PRA number

2023/19831

Published date

Product description

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

Long-handled black and yellow sledgehammer with Stanley branding
Black and yellow short-handled sledgehammer with DeWalt branding
Identifying features

SKU

DWHT56024, DWHT56025, DWHT56026, DWHT56027, DWHT56029, DWHT56030, DWHT56141, DWHT56142, DWHT56147, DWHT56148, FMHT56006, FMHT56008, FMHT56009, FMHT56010, FMHT56011, FMHT56019

What are the defects?

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

What are the hazards?

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

What should consumers do?

Consumers should immediately cease using the product. Consumers should visit https://www.sledgehammerrecall.expertinquiry.com/ to register for a refund and obtain information about disposing of the product.

For more information, please call 1800 338 002 or visit https://www.sledgehammerrecall.expertinquiry.com/

Supplier

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SBD)

Traders who sold this product

Please see attached list of traders.

List of traders who sold this product

Traders List - 27 July 2023.xlsx 137.18 KB

Where the product was sold

Nationally
International
Online

Dates available for sale

-

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall Advertisement - 27 July 2023.pdf 131.79 KB

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category

Tools and machinery