CPSC recall 23729
Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2023-02-23
On 2023-02-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws by Harbor Freight Tools, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23729 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2023-02-23 |
| Published | 2023-02-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
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