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)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2023-02-23 · 23729
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
23729
Date
2023-02-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Harbor Freight Tools' parts service department from August 2019 through September 2022 for between $10 and $30.
Importer(s)
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.