Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 15, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On July 3, 2025, Positec Tool Corporation, of Charlotte, North Carolina, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of certain Hyper Tough, Worx, and Portland brand electric corded chainsaws and pole saws. The recall involves approximately 49,000 units in the United States and an additional 3,000 units sold in Canada. The products were manufactured in China.

Affected Products
The recall includes the following products, identified by brand, model, appearance, and specific identifiers:

– Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14” Chainsaw – Black saw with red trim, marked “Hyper Tough” on the saw body and on the bar. Item/SKU: HT21-401-002-01. Sold at Walmart stores and Walmart.com. Manufacture date range: October 10, 2024, through December 1, 2024.
– Worx 8 Amp 14” Electric Chainsaw – Orange and black saw marked “WORX” on the saw body and on the bar. Model: WG305. Sold at Worx.com and Amazon.com. Serial numbers with first six digits between 202408 and 202501.
– Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saw – Orange and black saw marked “WORX” on the saw body and on the bar, shipped with an 8-foot pole extension. Model: WG309. Sold at Worx.com and Amazon.com. Serial numbers with first six digits between 202408 and 202501.
– Portland 9 Amp 14” Chainsaw – Green saw with a black bar, marked “Portland” on the bar. SKU: 58949. UPC: 193175451774. Sold at Harbor Freight stores and HarborFreight.com. Serial number range: between 37567 2442 and 37567 2451.

The products were sold nationwide at Walmart (Hyper Tough brand only) and Harbor Freight (Portland brand only) stores, and online at Worx.com, Amazon.com, and HarborFreight.com from September 2024 through March 2025 for between $50 and $120.

Hazard Information
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. This poses a laceration hazard. As of the date of the recall notice, no injuries have been reported.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products. Consumers should contact Positec to receive a pre-paid shipping label and, if needed, a new box to return the units free of charge.

Official Remedy
Positec will provide a free replacement chainsaw or pole saw upon receipt of the recalled product. The remedy is a replacement.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Positec Tool Corporation for further information. The recall notice lists the following contact details: Both Trane and American Standard toll-free at 800-889-0129, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, or online at https://www.trane.com/residential/gas-electric-packaged-unit-recall/ or www.trane.com/residential (click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page), or at https://www.americanstandardair.com/gas-electric-packaged-unit-recall/ (click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page). Note: The contact information provided in the source data appears to reference a different recall (Trane/American Standard) and may not be correct for this Positec recall. The source data does not specify a dedicated contact number or website for Positec. For accurate contact details, consumers should refer to the official CPSC recall notice at the URL provided in the source data: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Positec-Recalls-Electric-Corded-Chainsaws-and-Pole-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard.

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