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 23729 · Feb 23, 2023 · Harbor Freight Tools USA
7,175
units affected
7,175
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23729
- Date
- Feb 23, 2023
- Company
- Harbor Freight Tools USA
- Units affected
- 7,175
- Product
- Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled replacement lower blade guards do not sufficiently cover the saw blade and can break when making a cut, posing an injury hazard to the user.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of the recalled replacement lower blade guard breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Harbor Freight Tools' parts service department from August 2019 through September 2022 for between $10 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch chicago electric miter saws?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled replacement lower blade guards do not sufficiently cover the saw blade and can break when making a cut, posing an injury hazard to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.