Positec Recalls Electric Chainsaws and Pole Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

• Chainsaws can continue to run after switch is released, posing a laceration hazard.
• Company: Positec Tool Corporation
• Small Household Appliances
• CPSC
• July 3, 2025

Product details

• Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws

Company announcement

This recall involves Hyper Tough, Worx, and Portland electric corded chainsaws and pole saws due to a faulty switch.

The switch can fail, causing the saws to continue running even after being released.

No injuries have been reported.

Risk:

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.

Impacted states: Nationwide

Products:

- Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14" Chainsaws

- Worx 8 Amp 14" Electric Chainsaws

- Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saws

- Portland 9 Amp 14" Chainsaws (UPC code(s): 193175451774)

Contact

For more information, call 800-889-0129.

View the original CPSC notice

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