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Harbor Freight Tools USA Recalls Replacement Lower Blade Guards for 12-Inch Chicago Electric Miter Saw Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Harbor Freight Tools (Recall Alert)

Recall 23-729 · February 23, 2023 · Harbor Freight Tools

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled replacement lower blade guards and contact Harbor Freight for a free lower guard assembly kit and installation instructions. Harbor Freight is contacting all known purchasers.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-729 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 23, 2023
Brand
Harbor Freight Tools
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws
Hazard
Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Harbor Freight Tools (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 7,175
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
February 23, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves replacement lower blade guards sold for Chicago Electric Power Tools brand 12-inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saws bearing item number 61970 and serial numbers less than 370331936. The saw's item number and serial number are printed on the bottom of the saw's warning label. The recalled lower blade guards are made of clear polycarbonate and gray polycarbonate with the words "Chicago Electric" stamped into the gray area. There is no serial number for the replacement guard. Only replacement guards, purchased during or after August 2019, are part of this recall.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws · About 7,175 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Replacement Lower Blade Guard, Part 15610
Recalled Replacement Lower Blade Guard, Part 15610
12-inch Chicago Electric Power Tools Miter Saw, Item Number 61970e
12-inch Chicago Electric Power Tools Miter Saw, Item Number 61970e
12-inch Miter Saw with Incompatible Blade Guard
12-inch Miter Saw with Incompatible Blade Guard
Serial number on Warning Label of 12-inch Miter Saw, Item Number
Serial number on Warning Label of 12-inch Miter Saw, Item Number

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Harbor Freight Tools' parts service department from August 2019 through September 2022 for between $10 and $30.; Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received one report of the recalled replacement lower blade guard breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at https://images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/recalls/15610%Replacement%Guard%Notice.pdf or www.harborfreight.com and click on "Recall & Safety" for more information.

Recall history and context

Harbor Freight Tools appears in 16 CPSC recalls on record. See all Harbor Freight Tools recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws (About 7,175 units). This recall involves replacement lower blade guards sold for Chicago Electric Power Tools brand 12-inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saws bearing item number 61970 and serial numbers less than 370331936.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Harbor Freight Tools (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled replacement lower blade guards and contact Harbor Freight for a free lower guard assembly kit and installation instructions. Harbor Freight is contacting all known purchasers.

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