CPSC2023-02-23
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)
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Harbor Freight Tools' parts service department from August 2019 through September 2022 for between $10 and $30.
Affected count
About 7,175
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of the recalled replacement lower blade guard breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/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-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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