A major recall involving roughly 2.2 million tools sold in Minnesota and neighboring states has people wondering if they have a defective product on their hand. It also leaves us wondering how many people have been injured by these defective tools in Minnesota.
The recall by some of the major players in the tool industry focuses on a variety of sledgehammers. The recall states that due to a manufacturing or design defect, it is possible that the head of the sledgehammer will prematurely detach. As you might imagine, if a sledgehammer head detaches mid-swing, it could cause a major health risk for the user or anyone standing nearby.
While the injury data is scant, there have been at least two reports of injuries to a person’s head or neck as a result of the defect. But even when injuries occur in less vulnerable areas, workers need to consider filing a defective product claim to get the compensation they deserve as a result of manufacturer oversight.
What Products Are Affected?
You can get a closer look at the full recall notice by clicking here, but it focuses on specific fiberglass sledgehammers made by DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman. The affected sledgehammers weigh between 2 and 12 pounds and run between 14’’ and 36’’ in length. They were sold at Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Amazon.com and a few other hardware stores between November of 2013 and November of 2022. Instructions on how to contact the manufacturer to fulfill the recall request are on the linked website.
Product manufacturers need to design their products in such a way that they do not put the user at risk, and they do that successfully most of the time. However, if an overlooked design flaw ends up becoming hazardous for the user, not only will you typically be able to exchange the item during a recall, you can file for compensation if the product caused any injuries.
We’ve helped countless clients file defective product claims, and we’d be more than happy to do the same for you if you’ve been injured by one of these sledgehammers or another product that was manufactured in an unsafe manner. You can collect compensation for injuries even if there isn’t an active recall, so don’t assume you are out of luck. If you were using the item as recommended by the instruction manual and a design flaw or defect contributed to your injuries, you have a right to compensation.
If you have been injured by what you believe to be a defective product, don’t throw the product or any pieces away. Saving any evidence will make it much easier for you to win your claim. Put all product parts in a bag or box and then reach out to a defective product attorney like the team at Hey Workers. We’ll advocate on your behalf and ensure these major businesses don’t try to minimize their liability and your claim amount. Let us handle the claim while you focus on your health.
For more information about this specific recall, or if you have questions about a defective product lawsuit, reach out to the team at Hey Workers today at (844) 439-9675.
