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Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers recalled over an injury risk
Product recall for Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
18 identifiers listed for this notice.
Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers (2)
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- DWHT56141
- DWHT56142
- DWHT56143
- DWHT56146
- DWHT56147
- DWHT56148
- DWHT56024
- DWHT56025
- DWHT56026
- DWHT56027
- DWHT56029
- DWHT56030
Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers (3)
- Item or listing code
- FMHT56006
- FMHT56008
- FMHT56009
- FMHT56010
- FMHT56011
- FMHT56019
What to do now
The risk with Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from DeWalt, Stanley.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2306-0067). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
The affected models do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The affected models have been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users. For further information, please see the Stanley Black & Decker recall site here: https://www.sledgehammerrecall.expertinquiry.com/
Additional information
PSD case number: 2306-0067
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Multiple variations of black and yellow coloured sledgehammers.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers been recalled?
The risk with Stanley Black & Decker Dewalt and Stanley Fiberglass Sledgehammers is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
