Power Tools Recalls from 2023

CPSC product recalls in the power tools category issued in 2023. Find safety hazards, affected products, and recall information.

STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
September 14, 2023 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL MSA 300 chain saw and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the free replacement of the brake drum and brake band.

This recall involves the braking system of the STIHL MSA 300, a battery-powered chain saw. The chain saw is gray and orange. "STIHL" and "MSA 300" are displayed on the side of the chain saw. The recalled chain saw's serial number is located on a label on the rear hand guard. Serial numbers lower than 447457319 are included in the recall.

STIHL MSA 300 chain saws
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)
February 23, 2023 Remedy: 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.

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.

Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws
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