Reported May 14, 2018
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Chainsaws Due to Serious Injury Hazard
Harbor Freight Tools of Camarillo, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and return the product to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement chainsaw. Replacement units will be available starting May 21, 2018.
Firm contact: Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws
- Amount recalled
- About 1,020,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from May 2009 through February 2018 for about $50..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The power switch can malfunction and allow the chainsaw to continue operating after the operator moves the switch to the "off" position, posing a serious injury hazard to the operator.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Harbor Freight Tools has received 15 reports of chainsaws continuing to operate after being turned off by the operator, resulting in three laceration injuries including one serious injury to the arm requiring stitches.
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