Name of Product: Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws
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: Replace
Recall Date: July 03, 2025
Units: About 49,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14” Chainsaws, Worx 8 Amp 14” Electric Chainsaws, Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saws, and Portland 9 Amp 14” Chainsaws. The Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14” Chainsaw is a black saw with red trim, marked Hyper Tough on the saw body and on the bar. The Worx 8 Amp 14″ Electric Chainsaw is an orange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar. The Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saw is an orange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar, and is shipped with an 8-foot pole extension. The Portland 9 Amp 14″ Chainsaw is a green saw with a black bar, marked Portland on the bar. The following item numbers, SKUs, UPCs and serial number or manufacturing date ranges are included in the recall:
| Product Name | Item/SKU/UPC | Sold At | Serial No. Range/Manufacture Date Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14” Chainsaws | HT21-401-002-01 | Walmart stores Walmart.com |
10/10/2024 -12/01/2024 |
| Worx 8 Amp 14″ Electric Chainsaws | WG305 | Worx.com Amazon.com |
Serial No. Starts With [First Six Digits]:Between 202408 and 202501 |
| Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saws | WG309 | Worx.com Amazon.com |
Serial No. Starts With [First Six Digits]:Between 202408 and 202501 |
| Portland 9 Amp 14″ Chainsaws | SKU 58949UPC 193175451774 | Harbor Freight stores HarborFreight.com |
Between 37567 2442 and 37567 2451 |
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
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.
Importer(s): Positec Tool Corporation, of Charlotte, North Carolina
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 25-371
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Consumer Contact: Positec toll-free at 888-997-8871 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at chainsawrecall@positecgroup.com or online at https://www.worx.com/chainsaw-recall or https://www.worx.com and click on “Chainsaw Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
