Positec Tool Corporation 2025-07-03 Tools moderate CPSC
Tools · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-25371
Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws Recall
Issued July 3, 2025 · Positec Tool Corporation · 490,003,000 units affected
In July 2025, Positec Tool Corporation recalled the Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws, a moderate tools recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a replace. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Positec Tool Corporation to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Positec Tool Corporation
- Category
- Tools
- Recall date
- July 3, 2025
- Units affected
- 490,003,000
- 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.
- Recall number
- CPSC-25371
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Positec Tool Corporation has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 96 Tools recalls in our database.
- 490,003,000 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 19th Tools recall we've logged in 2025.