Battery-Powered Chainsaws Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 15, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record based solely on the provided source data.

Recall Summary
This recall involves DR Power Equipment lithium-ion battery-powered chainsaws. The recall was published on June 5, 2025. The firm, Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin, has received 20 reports of incidents of fire, sparks and/or smoke. No injuries have been reported. The chainsaws were manufactured in China.

Affected Products
The recall includes DR Power Equipment lithium-ion battery-powered chainsaws with the following model numbers: 414170, 414181, 41418, and 414170R. The chainsaws have a black handle and orange buttons, and a label printed with “DR Pulse 62V”. The model and serial number are printed on a white label located on the right side of the chainsaw handle. About 7,180 units were sold in the United States, and about 21 were sold in Canada. The chainsaws were sold at independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at https://drpower.com from June 2018 through July 2024 for between $200 and $350.

Hazard Information
The motor controller of the recalled chainsaw can overheat during operation of the unit, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact DR Power for a refund. For instructions on destroying the chainsaw, visit https://www.drpower.com/BPC-recall. Consumers will need to show proof of the chainsaw’s destruction by uploading a photograph in accordance with the destruction instructions and filling out the recall form online.

Official Remedy
Consumers will receive a pro-rated refund for the chainsaw tool based on the chainsaw’s age. The remedy option is a refund.

Contact Information
DR Power toll-free at 800-940-6923 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@DRPower.com, or online at http://drpower.com/recalls or at www.drpower.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Additional Information on Battery Disposal
Note: If you choose to dispose of the recalled chainsaw’s lithium-ion battery, do not throw this lithium-ion battery in the trash, in the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this lithium-ion battery for disposal. Before taking your battery to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.

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