CPSC2025-07-03
Positec Recalls Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Positec Tool Corporation, of Charlotte, North Carolina
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 49,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws
Consumer contact
Both Trane and American Standard toll-free at 800-889-0129 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, or online at https://www.trane.com/residential/gas-electric-packaged-unit-recall/ or www.trane.com/residential and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information, or at https://www.americanstandardair.com/gas-electric-packaged-unit-recall/ and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Positec-Recalls-Electric-Corded-Chainsaws-and-Pole-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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