Electric Chainsaws and Pole Saws Recalled Due to Defective Switch Causing Laceration Risk (approx. 49,000 units)
A recent recall notice has been published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for several electric chainsaws and pole saws manufactured by Positec Tool Corporation. The affected products include Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14-inch Chainsaws, Worx 8 amp 14-inch Electric Chainsaws, Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saws, and Portland 9 Amp 14-inch Chainsaws.
The recall is due to a potential issue with the main switch on these products. In certain circumstances, the switch could fail, allowing the saws to continue running even after the switch is released, posing a laceration hazard. No known injuries have been reported from this issue.
The recall notice includes item numbers, SKUs, UPCs, serial numbers, and manufacturing periods to help consumers identify the recalled saws. These details are available on the CPSC's website for direct reference. The specific list of these codes can be found in the official CPSC recall notice.
Sales of the recalled saws took place between September of last year and March of this year, with Hyper Tough-branded ones sold at Walmart and Portland-branded ones sold at Harbor Freight. Some were also sold through Worx and Amazon.
Customers are advised to stop using the recalled saws immediately and contact Positec Tool Corp. for a replacement saw after returning the recalled one. Positec is providing a pre-paid shipping label and a new box for customers to return the recalled saws.
The recall also includes an additional 3,000 electric corded chainsaws and pole saws in Canada. The recall was issued by Positec Tool Corporation on June 3, and the company has stated that they are conducting the recall to ensure customer safety and prevent injuries.
For the exact item numbers, SKUs, UPCs, serial numbers, and manufacturing dates, consumers should refer to the official CPSC recall notice. A summary of the recalled models and their sale periods is provided below:
**Summary Table**
| Brand/Model | Listed Identification Codes (in Official Recall) | Sale Period | |-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------| | Hyper Tough 9 Amp 14" Electric Chainsaw | Yes | Sep 2023 – Mar 2024 | | Worx 8 Amp 14" Electric Chainsaw (WG305) | Yes | Sep 2023 – Mar 2024 | | Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saw (WG309) | Yes | Sep 2023 – Mar 2024 | | Portland 9 Amp 14" Chainsaw | Yes | Sep 2023 – Mar 2024 |
Consumers can find the detailed list and the official CPSC recall notice at their website (
The recall also includes various wearable tech and gadgets manufactured by Positec Tool Corporation, such as the SmartWatch WR450 and the Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds, due to an underlying issue with their batteries. The problem involves the battery case failing to cover the charging contacts, raising the risk of electrical discharge and causing potential burns or fires. Furthermore, consumers can identify the affected devices by using the batch numbers, model numbers, and serial numbers provided on the CPSC's website.
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