Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. 2023-04-20 Tools serious CPSC
Tools · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-23183
DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers Recall
Issued April 20, 2023 · Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. · 2,253,000 units affected
In April 2023, Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. recalled the DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers, a serious tools recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- Category
- Tools
- Recall date
- April 20, 2023
- Units affected
- 2,253,000
- 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 through November 2022 for about between $18 and $26.
- Recall number
- CPSC-23183
- Made in
- Vietnam
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. has 2 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 96 Tools recalls in our database.
- 2,253,000 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 58 US households.
- This is the 13th Tools recall we've logged in 2023.