Positec Recalls 49,000 Chainsaws and Pole Saws Over Laceration Risk
On July 3, 2025, Positec Tool Corporation issued a nationwide recall of approximately 49,000 electric corded chainsaws and pole saws sold under the Hyper Tough, Worx, and Portland brands. The recall, announced in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, stems from a defect in the main power switch that may cause the saws to continue running even after the trigger is released—posing a serious laceration hazard.
Affected Models and Details
| Brand | Model / SKU / UPC | Sold At | Serial / Date Range |
|------------|-------------------|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Hyper Tough | HT21-401-002-01 | Walmart, Walmart.com | 10/10/2024 – 12/01/2024 |
| Worx | WG305 / WG309 | Worx.com, Amazon.com | Serial starts with 202408–202501 |
| Portland | SKU 58949 / UPC 193175451774 | Harbor Freight, HarborFreight.com | 37567 2442 – 37567 2451 |
What Consumers Should Do
- Stop using the recalled saws immediately.
- Contact Positec for a pre-paid shipping label and return box.
- Upon receipt of the defective unit, Positec will send a free replacement.
Contact Info:
Positec toll-free at 888-997-8871 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET)
Email: chainsawrecall@positecgroup.com
Visit: Worx Chainsaw Recall Page: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Positec-Recalls-Electric-Corded-Chainsaws-and-Pole-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
Additional Info
- Units sold between September 2024 and March 2025 for $50–$120.
- No injuries have been reported to date.
- About 3,000 additional units were sold in Canada.
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Cutting corners? Positec says no more.
(Think they saw that coming?)
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