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Fiberglass Sledgehammers Recall

June 09, 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

STANLEY® FATMAX® 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® FATMAX® 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 yellow and black.

The model numbers are on a sticker on the hammer handle.

ModelBrandDescription
FMHT1-56006STANLEY® FATMAX®STANLEY® FATMAX®  Vibration Dampening Drilling Hammer 1361g/1.3kg/3lb
FMHT1-56008STANLEY® FATMAX®
STANLEY® FATMAX®  Vibration Dampening Blacksmith Hammer 1814g/1.8kg/4lb
FMHT1-56009STANLEY® FATMAX®
STANLEY® FATMAX®  Dampening Engineer Hammer 1814g/1.8kg/4lb
FMHT1-56010STANLEY® FATMAX®STANLEY® FATMAX®  Vibration Dampening Long Handle Sledge 2721g/2.7kg/6lb
FMHT1-56011STANLEY® FATMAX®STANLEY® FATMAX®  Vibration Dampening Long Handle Sledge 3628g/3.6kg/8lb
FMHT1-56019STANLEY® FATMAX®STANLEY® FATMAX®  Vibration Dampening Long Handle Sledge 4536g/4.5kg/10lb

If you own any of the affected units STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY and contact your Service Centre:

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