Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Chainsaws Due to Serious Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-05-14 · 18155
Hazards
The power switch can malfunction and allow the chainsaw to continue operating after the operator moves the switch to the "off" position, posing a serious injury hazard to the operator.
Recall
Number
18155
Date
2018-05-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from May 2009 through February 2018 for about $50.
Importer(s)
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves two models of 14 inch chainsaws sold under three different brand names. The Portland and One Stop Gardens brand chainsaws have a green and black color scheme and "Portland" printed on the blades. The Chicago Electric brand chainsaw has a red and black color scheme and "Chicago Electric" printed on the chainsaw handle. All recalled chainsaws were sold with a black blade guard. The model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the chainsaw. Brand Model Number Color Portland 67255 or 61592 Green and black One Stop Gardens 67255 or 61592 Green and black Chicago Electric 67255 or 61592 Red and black