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
Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws
Date of Recall
2023-02-23CPSC Release Number
23-729Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 7,175Importer
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, CaliforniaSold By
Harbor Freight Tools' parts service department from August 2019 through September 2022 for between $10 and $30.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received one report of the recalled replacement lower blade guard breaking. No injuries have been reported.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.
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