Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California
Product Images
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
Why is it being recalled? (Hazard)
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.
What should I do? (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.
Consumer Contact
Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email at [email protected] 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.
Product 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.
Where was it sold?
Harbor Freight Tools' parts service department from August 2019 through September 2022 for between $10 and $30.
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Quick Facts
Recall Number
23729
Impacted Units
About 7,175
Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received one report of the recalled replacement lower blade guard breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Did you buy this?
Stop using the product immediately. Check the "Remedy" section for refund or repair instructions.