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Recalled Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14” Chainsaw -
Recalled Worx 8 Amp 14" Electric Chainsaw with location of Item No. and Serial No. -
Recalled Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saw with location of Item No. and Serial No. -
Recalled Portland 9 Amp 14" Chainsaw with location of UPC, Serial No. and SKU
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.
About 49,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
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.
Recall Details
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 58949 UPC 193175451774 | Harbor Freight stores HarborFreight.com | Between 37567 2442 and 37567 2451 |
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.
None reported
Positec Tool Corporation, of Charlotte, North Carolina
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Related Recalls
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.
The backrest fold mechanism can pinch consumers’ fingers, posing laceration and amputation hazards.
The recalled battery packs can short-circuit and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The hedge trimmer blade can unexpectedly activate after pressing just the safety or trigger control individually rather than engaging the safety and trigger controls simultaneously, posing a laceration hazard.
The motor controller of the recalled chainsaw can overheat during operation of the unit, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Submersible RGB LED Light’s remote control has a lithium coin battery that can be easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard. This violates the mandatory federal regulations for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries. In addition, the recalled products do not have the required warnings. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.
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