Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws
Description: 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 [Learn More]
About 1,020,000 units were affected by this recall.
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Chainsaws Due to Serious Injury Hazard
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Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 05/14/2018 |
| Recall ID | 8323 |
| Recall Number | 18155 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email at [email protected] or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information. |
| Last Updated | 05/14/2018 |
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