Table of contents
- Latest Hyper Tough Chainsaw Recall Updates
- July 3, 2025: CPSC Announces the Recall
- Which Hyper Tough Chainsaws Are Affected?
- Why Were the Hyper Tough Chainsaws Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Where Else Were the Recalled Saws Sold?
- Does Positec Offer a Refund for the Recalled Chainsaw?
- How Many Saws Were Recalled in Canada?
- What Is the Recall Number in Canada?
The Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14-inch chainsaw, sold at Walmart, has been recalled. Its main switch can fail, so the saw keeps running after you release it. That poses a laceration hazard.
On July 3, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and importer Positec launched the recall, which has not been terminated. It covers about 49,000 saws across three brands.
Stop using the chainsaw and ask Positec for a free replacement. No injuries have been reported. No lawsuit, class action or MDL exists for the Hyper Tough chainsaw recall.
Latest Hyper Tough Chainsaw Recall Updates
July 3, 2025: CPSC Announces the Recall
Recall No. 25-371 was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission with importer Positec. CPSC calls it a Fast Track recall covering about 49,000 chainsaws and pole saws sold as Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland [1].
The Hyper Tough 14-inch chainsaw is item HT21-401-002-01. Owners can get a free replacement. Health Canada’s joint recall was announced the same day [2].
Which Hyper Tough Chainsaws Are Affected?
The recall covers one Hyper Tough product, and the Worx and Portland saws in the same recall are listed under Other Recalls below. The Hyper Tough details are:
- Product: Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14″ Chainsaw
- Item number: HT21-401-002-01
- Manufacture dates: 10/10/2024-12/01/2024
- Sold at: Walmart stores and Walmart.com
- Sale period: September 2024 through March 2025
- Price: between $50 and $120 for all recalled brands
Why Were the Hyper Tough Chainsaws Recalled?
The Hyper Tough chainsaws were recalled because their main switch can fail, allowing the saw to continue to run after the switch is released. CPSC says this poses a laceration hazard.
Health Canada gives the same reason in its joint notice, which covers the Yardworks and Worx saws sold in Canada.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
CPSC lists no incidents or injuries for the recalled saws. Fox Business also reported that the issue has not caused any known injuries [3].
The company told Health Canada that as of June 30, 2025, it had received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada and the United States. The lack of reports also does not make a recalled saw safe to use.
If a recalled chainsaw has hurt you or someone in your family, keep the saw and any records of the injury. The steps below explain how to report it and how to get a replacement.
What Should Consumers Do?
Follow these steps if you own the recalled Hyper Tough chainsaw:
- Stop using the recalled chainsaw immediately.
- Check the label for item number HT21-401-002-01.
- Contact Positec for a pre-paid shipping label and a new box if you need one.
- Return the saw free of charge. Positec sends a free replacement chainsaw once it receives the recalled saw.
- Reach Positec toll-free at 888-997-8871, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. You can also email chainsawrecall@positecgroup.com or visit worx.com/chainsaw-recall.
- Report a dangerous product or an injury to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or 800-638-2772.
Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
The same recall covers Worx chainsaws, Worx pole saws and Portland 9 Amp 14″ chainsaws. The Portland saws (SKU 58949) came from Harbor Freight.
See the Worx chainsaw recall and the Portland chainsaw recall pages for the details of those saws, including which models and sellers the recall names.
Legal Options
The CPSC notice names no litigation, and no lawsuit has been filed over this chainsaw. A recall does not automatically establish liability.
A person hurt by a recalled chainsaw may have product-liability options under state law, such as a claim against the maker or seller. A lawyer can review the facts of an individual injury.
Keep the recalled saw and its label, your Walmart receipt, photographs of the saw and any injury, and medical records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Else Were the Recalled Saws Sold?
The recalled saws were also sold at Harbor Freight stores, HarborFreight.com, Worx.com and Amazon.com. Those sellers carried the other brands in the recall, and Walmart carried only the Hyper Tough chainsaw.
Does Positec Offer a Refund for the Recalled Chainsaw?
Positec offers a free replacement for the recalled chainsaw after you return the saw with a pre-paid shipping label. The replacement ships once Positec receives the recalled saw, so return it before you expect a new one.
How Many Saws Were Recalled in Canada?
In Canada, 3,028 saws were recalled. They were sold from September 2024 to March 2025. Positec Canada, Ltd. imported them. The notice lists Yardworks and Worx saws.
What Is the Recall Number in Canada?
Health Canada lists the recall in Canada under the identification number RA-77663. The same notice carries the joint recall with CPSC and also lists the Yardworks and Worx saws sold in Canada.