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Fiberglass Sledgehammers Recall

April 20, 2023
Stanley FatMax club hammer with yellow and black handle and solid metal head on white background.

FMHT1-56006

Yellow-handled Stanley sledgehammer with black rubber grip, metal head, angled view on white background.

FMHT1-56019

Fiberglass Sledgehammers (Models Listed Below)

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

Description: This recall involves STANLEY Fiberglass Sledgehammers with model numbers listed below. The recalled sledgehammers weigh between 2 and 12 pounds and range between 14” and 36” in length and are red and black. The model numbers of the Stanley hammers are located on a sticker on the handle.

Model No.Description
FMHT512974 LB Engineer Hammer
FMHT512984 LB Blacksmith Hammer
FMHT513083 LB Drilling Hammer
FMHT560063 LB Drilling Hammer
FMHT560084 LB Blacksmith Hammer
FMHT560094 LB Engineer Hammer
FMHT560106 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer
FMHT560118 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer
FMHT5601910 LB FATMAX Sledgehammer

If you own any of you own any of the affected units STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY and follow these instructions to obtain a refund check:

Write the word "RECALLED"

Write the word "RECALLED" on the sledgehammer with permanent marker

Add a Note

Put a note next to the unit that includes your email and the date of the request.

Take a Photo

Take a photo and upload it through the form
  1. Write “RECALLED” on your sledgehammer handle with a permanent marker, and put a note next to it where your email address and date of the request are visible. Take a picture and upload it using the form enabled below.
  2. Stop using immediately and dispose of it in the trash after you have received our email confirming that the refund has been processed, approximately 3 days after submitting the request.
  3. Once your request has been reviewed, we will send you a refund check within the next 4 to 6 weeks.
  4. If you have questions, you can call Stanley Black & Decker toll-free at 855-418-3032 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Note: This is part of a larger sledgehammer recall by Stanley Black & Decker that also includes CRAFTSMAN® and DeWALT® sledgehammers. For information on those other affected products, visit http://stanleyblackanddecker.com/sledgehammerrecall