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Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws

CPSC Recall #18-155 — May 14, 2018

Recall #18-155 Date: May 14, 2018 Remedy: Replace

Product

Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws

Description

 

Hazard

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.

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

About 1,020,000

Sold At

Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from May 2009 through February 2018 for about $50.

Importer

Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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