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Product Recall Number: 23-729

Why was Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws 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.

Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws
Here's product recall specific data for Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws.

  • Product Recall Number: 23-729

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2023-02-23

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws

  • Description: 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.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 7,175

  • Incidents: The firm has received one report of the recalled replacement lower blade guard breaking. No injuries have been reported.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Harbor Freight Tools’ parts service department from August 2019 through September 2022 for between $10 and $30.

  • Importers: Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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