CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 23, 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 Alert)

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
Harbor Freight Tools' parts service department from August 2019 through September 2022 for between $10 and $30.
Injuries
The firm has received one report of the recalled replacement lower blade guard breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
23729

Product Information

Product Name
Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws
Number of Units
About 7,175
Imported By
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-444-3353
Full 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.