Product Recall Number: 18-155
Why was Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws 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.
Product Recall Number: 18-155
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-05-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws
Description:
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 1,020,000
Incidents: 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.
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.
Sold At: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from May 2009 through February 2018 for about $50.
Importers: Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed