Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 7,175 replacement lower blade guards for Chicago Electric brand 12-inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saws. The recalled guards, made of clear and gray plastic, were sold as replacement parts starting in August 2019. The company has received one report of a guard breaking during use; while no injuries have been reported, the defect poses a serious risk to users. Harbor Freight is providing free replacement guard assembly kits and installation instructions.
The replacement guards do not sufficiently cover the saw blade and can break while a user is making a cut. This failure can expose the operator to the spinning saw blade, posing a significant risk of severe lacerations or other injuries.
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.
The model and serial numbers provided refer to the saws for which these replacement guards were sold; there is no serial number on the guard itself.
Recalled Replacement Lower Blade Guard, Part 15610
12-inch Chicago Electric Power Tools Miter Saw, Item Number 61970e
12-inch Miter Saw with Incompatible Blade Guard
Serial number on Warning Label of 12-inch Miter Saw, Item Number
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response