Table of contents
- Latest DR Power Equipment Chainsaw Recall Updates
- June 5, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall 25-323
- June 5, 2025: Health Canada Publishes Joint Recall Notice
- Which DR Power Equipment Chainsaws Are Affected?
- Why Were DR Power Equipment Chainsaws Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Do You Get Reimbursed for a Recalled DR Power Chainsaw?
- What Should I Do with the Recalled Chainsaw Battery?
- When Were the Recalled DR Power Chainsaws Sold in Canada?
- Why Do Health Canada and the CPSC List Different Unit Counts?
The motor controller in DR Power Equipment battery chainsaws can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The CPSC announced fast-track recall 25-323 on June 5, 2025, and the recall is open.
It covers about 7,180 chainsaws labeled DR Pulse 62V, sold from June 2018 through July 2024 for between $200 and $350. Reports to the company describe fire, sparks and/or smoke. No injuries have been reported.
Owners should stop using the chainsaw and contact DR Power for a refund. The refund is pro-rated and needs a photograph of the destroyed chainsaw. No lawsuit has been filed over the recalled chainsaws.
Latest DR Power Equipment Chainsaw Recall Updates
June 5, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall 25-323
The CPSC announced recall 25-323 of about 7,180 DR Power Equipment battery-powered chainsaws sold in the United States [1]. Generac Power Systems Inc. imported them.
The CPSC calls it a fast-track recall, with a refund as the remedy. Owners claim the pro-rated refund through DR Power.
June 5, 2025: Health Canada Publishes Joint Recall Notice
Health Canada published a joint recall notice for the chainsaws on the same day as the CPSC [2]. The notice covers about 21 chainsaws sold in Canada.
Health Canada’s notice lists models 414170 and 414181 only, while the CPSC lists four models: 414170, 414181, 41418 and 414170R.
Which DR Power Equipment Chainsaws Are Affected?
The recall covers DR Power Equipment lithium-ion battery-powered chainsaws that match these details:
- Model numbers 414170, 414181, 41418 and 414170R, all sold as the DR Pulse 62V chainsaw
- Appearance: a black handle, orange buttons and a label printed with DR Pulse 62V
- Sale window: June 2018 through July 2024, at independent power equipment stores and drpower.com
The model and serial number are printed on a white label on the right side of the chainsaw handle. Compare that label with the model numbers above before you decide whether your chainsaw is part of the recall.
Why Were DR Power Equipment Chainsaws Recalled?
DR Power Equipment chainsaws were recalled because the motor controller can overheat during operation of the unit. This poses fire and burn hazards.
The CPSC and Health Canada both name the motor controller as the overheating part. The chainsaws were manufactured in China.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
DR Power received 20 reports of incidents of fire, sparks and/or smoke in the United States. The CPSC notice says no injuries have been reported.
In Canada, the company had received no reports of incidents or injuries as of May 30, 2025, according to Health Canada. These reports do not prove that the chainsaw caused every incident.
What Should Consumers Do?
Follow these steps if you own a recalled DR Pulse 62V chainsaw:
- Stop using the recalled chainsaw immediately.
- Contact DR Power by phone at 800-940-6923 or by email at recalls@DRPower.com to ask for your refund.
- Complete the online recall form at drpower.com/recalls to start your refund.
- Upload a photograph of the destroyed chainsaw as proof, following the destruction instructions on the DR Power recall page [3].
Legal Options
No lawsuit or MDL has been filed over the recalled DR Power chainsaws. A recall does not automatically establish liability.
An owner burned, or whose property was damaged, by a recalled chainsaw may ask a lawyer about an individual product-liability claim.
Keep the chainsaw and battery, the model and serial number label, and the receipt. Also keep photographs of any damage, medical records, the recall form and DR Power letters or emails.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Get Reimbursed for a Recalled DR Power Chainsaw?
Yes, owners of a recalled DR Power chainsaw can get a refund. DR Power takes refund calls from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and it also takes emails and online recall form requests.
What Should I Do with the Recalled Chainsaw Battery?
Do not put the recalled chainsaw’s lithium-ion battery in the trash, general recycling or retail battery recycling boxes. A municipal household hazardous waste collection center may accept it, so call ahead before you go.
When Were the Recalled DR Power Chainsaws Sold in Canada?
Health Canada says the recalled DR Power chainsaws were sold in Canada from October 2019 to July 2023. The CPSC lists a longer sale window for the United States, from June 2018 through July 2024.
Why Do Health Canada and the CPSC List Different Unit Counts?
Health Canada and the CPSC list different unit counts for the DR Power chainsaws. Health Canada lists 7,171 units sold in the United States, while the CPSC says about 7,180. The two figures differ by nine units.