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Yardworks and Worx electric corded chainsaws and pole saws — recall

Name: Yardworks and Worx electric corded chainsaws and pole saws
Brand: Positec Technology China

Consumer goods · Canada · 2025-07-03

Hazard: Laceration hazard

Yardworks and Worx electric corded chainsaws and pole saws have a laceration hazard

Country	Canada
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-07-03
Manufacturer	Positec Technology China Co., Ltd.
Importer	Positec Canada, Ltd.
Model identifiers	Worx Electric Chainsaw, 8 Amp, 14-in Orange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar WG305 WG305 The first six digits of the serial numbers range from 202408 to 202501; Worx Electric Pole Saw, 8 Amp, 10-in Orange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar and is shipped with an 8- foot pole extension WG309 WG309 The first six digits of the serial numbers range from 202408 to 202501; Yardworks 2-in-1 Electric Pole Saw, 9 Amp, 10-in Black and yellow-green saw with Yardworks marked on the saw body and on the bar 545757 054-5757-2 1 47 24 or 2 43 24; Yardworks Elec…
Units affected	3028
Category	Tools and accessories
Hazard	Laceration hazard
Hazard description	The main switch on the recalled chainsaws and pole saws can fail and allow the saws to continue to run even after the switch is released, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy	Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Positec Canada, Ltd. for a replacement.
Recall number	RA-77663
Official notice	View source ↗

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