Electric Chainsaw Recall: 49K Hyper Tough, Worx, Portland Saws for Switch Failure & Laceration Hazard
Key Takeaways Recall Scope : About 49,000 electric chainsaws and pole saws sold in the U.S. (plus 3,028 in Canada) are affected due to switch failures . Brands/Models : Includes Hyper Tough (14" chainsaw), Worx (14" chainsaw/8" pole saw), and Portland (14" chainsaw) . Hazard : Faulty switches cause blades to keep running after release, posing laceration risks . Remedy : Stop using saws immediately; contact Positec for a free prepaid return label and replacement . Sales Period : Sold at Walmart , Harbor Freight , Amazon , and Worx.com from September 2024–March 2025 . The Chainsaw Recall: What’s Happening and Why So Positec Tool Corporation announced this big recall on July 3, 2025, covering near ’bout 49,000 electric corded chainsaws and pole saws in the U.S. alone. Another 3,000 units got pulled in Canada too, which makes it one of the larger power tool recalls this year . The core problem? A defective main switch that mi...