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Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws — recall

Consumer goods · United States · 2025-07-03

Hazard: Laceration Hazard

Hyper Tough, Worx, Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws pose a laceration hazard

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-07-03
Importer	Positec Tool Corporation, of Charlotte, North Carolina
Retailer	Walmart (Hyper Tough brand only) and Harbor Freight (Portland brand only) stores nationwide and online at Worx.com, Amazon.com and HarborFreight.com
Model identifiers	Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14” ChainsawsHT21-401-002-01Walmart stores Walmart.com10/10/2024 -12/01/2024, Worx 8 Amp 14" Electric ChainsawsWG305Worx.com Amazon.com Serial No. Starts With [First Six Digits]: Between 202408 and 202501, Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole SawsWG309Worx.com Amazon.com Serial No. Starts With [First Six Digits]: Between 202408 and 202501, Portland 9 Amp 14" Chainsaws SKU 58949 UPC 193175451774Harbor Freight stores HarborFreight.com Between 37567 2442 and 37567 2451
Units affected	49000
Hazard	Laceration Hazard
Hazard description	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.
Recall number	25-371
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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