CPSC recall 23-729, announced February 23, 2023, covers Harbor Freight Tools Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws (about 7,175 units). 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. The notice cites 1 incident report. 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. Recall contact: call 800-444-3353, go to images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/recalls/15610%Replacement%Guard%Notice.pdf, or email recall@harborfreight.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The saw's item number and serial number are printed on the bottom of the saw's warning label.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Product type
- Miter saws
- 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
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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