Reported Jul 3, 2025
Positec Recalls Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Positec Tool Corporation of Charlotte, North Carolina
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: 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 and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information, or at https://www.americanstandardair.com/gas-electric-packaged-unit-recall/ and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws
- Amount recalled
- About 49,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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