Questions:

Why do I need it? Could save your life in the event of an emergency. If you use any other type of hammer, it will take time to finally break a window.

Can I use it for my home/ boat/airplane as well? Yes! We recommend it.

Does it need batteries? Differe from each style. Multi fuctional hammer with flashlight ones need.

How much does it weigh? Less than 5 oz-anybody can use it.

What type of assembly required? None. Ready to use right away.

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"Mr. White --I've gotten together a "road emergency" kit for each of my family members, blanket, hand warmers, small snack foods, hats, gloves, etc. I saw your auto escape hammer earlier in the week and didn't order.

My husband was in a very bad accident last evening, one which involved not only being trapped by his airbag, but, when he finally got the bag away from his face, he couldn't get the seatbelt undone, which wasn't good news considering the flames he could see coming from the engine...needless to say, I would like to purchase 3 of these hammers...as I should have the first time I saw them. Thank you for selling this product."

Jann M, Powell, OH

An emergency hammer is a safety device used in vehicles to break through window glass in an emergency.

It is a simple tool with a plastic handles and steel tip. Its primary use is for breaking through vehicle windows, which are often tempered, in the event of a crash which prevents exit through the doors. They are commonly found on public transport, in particular trains and buses. The example pictured also illustrates a cutting tool at the other end of the hammer. This is used for cutting through seatbelts in the event that they are inhibiting a passengers exit.

Safety Hammers are also known as bus mallets, safety mallet and bus hammers. On Most safety hammers can be found a restricting cable, which prevents passengers using the safety hammer as a weapon to incapacitate or otherwise mortally injure other passengers. The cable also prevents the safety hammer being stolen, in which case it could not be used in an emergency as it is not there.

Safety hammers can be purchased by consumers to store in their personal vehicles to provide a means of escape should the doors become unusable (such as in an accident or if the vehicle falls into water and is sinking).