Positec Recalls Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-07-03). Hazards: laceration. About 49,000 units in the US and 3,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25371 |
| Published | 2025-07-03 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-03 |
| Products | Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws |
| Firm named in the title | Positec |
| Firms | Positec Tool Corporation, of Charlotte, North Carolina (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 49,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 3,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00193175451774 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Walmart (Hyper Tough brand only) and Harbor Freight (Portland brand only) stores nationwide and online at Worx.com, Amazon.com and HarborFreight.com from September 2024 through March 2025 for between $50 and $120. |
Description
This recall involves Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14" Chainsaws, Worx 8 Amp 14" Electric Chainsaws, Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saws, and Portland 9 Amp 14" Chainsaws. The Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14" Chainsaw is a black saw with red trim, marked Hyper Tough on the saw body and on the bar. The Worx 8 Amp 14" Electric Chainsaw is an orange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar. The Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saw is an orange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar and is shipped with an 8-foot pole extension. The Portland 9 Amp 14" Chainsaw is a green saw with a black bar, marked Portland on the bar. The following item numbers, SKUs, UPCs and serial number or manufacturing date ranges are included in the recall: Product Name Item/SKU/UPC Sold At Serial No. Range/Manufacture Date Range Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14" Chainsaws HT21-401-002-01 Walmart stores Walmart.com 10/10/2024 -12/01/2024 Worx 8 Amp 14" Electric Chainsaws WG305 Worx.com Amazon.com Serial No. Starts With [First Six Digits]: Between 202408 and 202501 Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saws WG309 Worx.com Amazon.com Serial No. Starts With [First Six Digits]: Between 202408 and 202501 Portland 9 Amp 14" Chainsaws SKU 58949 UPC 193175451774 Harbor Freight stores HarborFreight.com Between 37567 2442 and 37567 2451
Hazard
The main switch on the recalled chainsaws and pole saws can fail, allowing the saws to continue to run even after the switch is released, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Positec for a pre-paid shipping label, and a new box as needed, to return the units free of charge. Positec will provide a free replacement chainsaw or pole saw upon receipt of the recalled product.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Yardworks and Worx Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws recalled due to laceration hazard (Health Canada)
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