Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Chainsaws Due to Serious Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 18155. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 18155 has the recall date 14 May 2018. The notice names the firm Harbor Freight Tools. The recall has about 1,020,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,020,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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 |
| Product | Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws, 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 |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,020,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Harbor Freight Tools
- 17
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18155. https://recallregister.com/product/8323-harbor-freight-tools-recalls-chainsaws-due-to-serious-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18155 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from May 2009 through February 2018 for about $50.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18155?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18155?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,020,000