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Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the recalled replacement lower blade guard breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Recall number
- 23-729
- Units
- About 7,175
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Harbor Freight Tools' parts service department from August 2019 through September 2022 for between $10 and $30.
- Importer
- Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California
Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws
Recall contact information
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.
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