Harbor Freight Tools USA Recalls Replacement Lower Blade Guards for 12-Inch Chicago Electric Miter Saw Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Harbor Freight Tools (Recall Alert)

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.

Recall #: 23729
Affected scope: About 7,175

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves replacement lower blade guards sold for Chicago Electric Power Tools….

Harbor Freight Tools USA Recalls Replacement Lower Blade Guards for 12-Inch Chicago Elect… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 23, 2023. Reason: The recalled replacement lower blade guards do not sufficiently cover the saw blade and can break when making…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled replacement lower blade guards and c…. Verify recall #23729 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The recalled replacement lower blade guards do not sufficiently cover the saw blade and can break when making….

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agency class: February 23, 2023
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23729 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	23729
Date reported	February 23, 2023
Date initiated	February 23, 2023
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 7,175
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled replacement lower blade guards and contact Harbor Freight for a free lower g…

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Why was this product 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.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 23, 2023. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 23729.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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