Recall #18-155 · Published May 14, 2018

Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Chainsaws Due to Serious Injury Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws from Portland on May 14, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and return the product to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement chainsaw. Replacement units will be available starting May 21, 2018.

Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws
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Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

Harbor Freight Tools has received 15 reports of chainsaws continuing to operate after being turned off by the operator, resulting in three laceration injuries including one serious injury to the arm requiring stitches.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and return the product to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement chainsaw. Replacement units will be available starting May 21, 2018.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Recall number
18-155
Units
About 1,020,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from May 2009 through February 2018 for about $50.
Importer
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.

Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws

Recall contact information

Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.

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