Harbor Freight tools is recalling about 1.02 million 14-inch electric chainsaws.
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.
Harbor Freight Tools has received 15 reports of chainsaws continuing to operate after being turned off, resulting in three lacerations including one serious injury to an arm requiring stitches.
This recall involves two models of 14-inch chainsaws sold under three different brand names. The Portland and One Stop Gardens brand chainsaws have a green and black color scheme and “Portland” printed on the blades. The Chicago Electric brand chainsaw has a red and black color scheme and “Chicago Electric” printed on the chainsaw handle.
All recalled chainsaws were sold with a black blade guard. The model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the chainsaw.
|
Brand |
Model Number |
Color |
|
Portland |
67255 or 61592 |
Green and black |
|
One Stop Gardens |
67255 or 61592 |
Green and black |
|
Chicago Electric |
67255 or 61592 |
Red and black |
The chainsaws were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from May 2009 through February 2018. The cost was about $50.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and return them to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement, the company and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advise. Replacement units will be available starting May 21.
For more information, call Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email recall@harborfreight.com, or visit www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage.
