Worx Chainsaw Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Positec Tool Corporation recalled about 49,000 Worx, Hyper Tough and Portland electric chainsaws and pole saws. The main switch can fail, so the saw keeps running after you release it. That is a laceration hazard. The CPSC announced the ongoing recall on July 3, 2025, as a Fast Track recall with a free replacement. No injuries have been reported. Stop using the saw and contact Positec. Check the serial number on the label. No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed over these saws. The recall also covers about 3,000 saws sold in Canada.

Latest Worx Chainsaw Recall Updates

July 3, 2025: Positec Recalls Saws with the CPSC

In the United States, Positec recalled about 49,000 Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland electric corded chainsaws and pole saws. The CPSC announced it as a Fast Track recall, number 25-371 [1].

Which Worx Chainsaws Are Affected?

The recall covers these chainsaws and pole saws:

• Worx 8 Amp 14″ Electric Chainsaw, model WG305: orange and black, marked WORX on the body and bar. The serial number starts with six digits between 202408 and 202501. Sold at Worx.com and Amazon.com.
• Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saw, model WG309: orange and black, marked WORX, with an 8-foot pole extension. Its serial range and stores match the WG305.
• Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14″ Chainsaw, item HT21-401-002-01: black with red trim, marked Hyper Tough. Made 10/10/2024 to 12/01/2024. Sold at Walmart stores and Walmart.com.
• Portland 9 Amp 14″ Chainsaw, SKU 58949, UPC 193175451774: green with a black bar, marked Portland. The serial range runs between 37567 2442 and 37567 2451. Sold at Harbor Freight stores and HarborFreight.com.

Positec’s recall page says the identifiers are on the product labels. The labels sit on the main body of the saws [2]. They show serial numbers, item numbers, SKUs, UPCs and date ranges.

Why Were the Worx Chainsaws Recalled?

The Worx chainsaws were recalled because the main switch can fail, allowing the saws to continue to run even after the switch is released. The CPSC says this poses a laceration hazard. Positec’s recall page adds that if the chainsaw keeps running after the main trigger switch is released, the running saw could contact the operator or others nearby and possibly injure them.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The CPSC notice lists no incidents or injuries for this recall. Positec says it has not received any reports of incidents or injuries from customers. At the end of June 2025, Health Canada states that the company had received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or in the United States [3].

What Should Consumers Do?

If you own one of the recalled saws, take these steps:

1. Stop using the recalled saw right away, even if it seems to work.
2. Find the serial number, item number, SKU or date range on the label and match it to the list above.
3. Contact Positec at 888-997-8871, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at chainsawrecall@positecgroup.com. The recall page is worx.com/chainsaw-recall.
4. Ask Positec for a pre-paid shipping label and a new box if you need one.
5. Return the recalled unit free of charge and wait for the free replacement chainsaw or pole saw.
6. Report a problem or injury to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or 800-638-2772.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Health Canada, the CPSC and Positec Canada, Ltd. ran a joint recall of Yardworks and Worx saws, first published July 3, 2025. The company reported 3,028 units sold in Canada. Canadian owners can contact Positec Canada, Ltd. at 1-888-997-8871. Canadian models are the Worx WG305 and WG309, with serials 202408 to 202501. The Yardworks 2-in-1 pole saw 0545757 and chainsaw 0545763 have serials 1 47 24 or 2 43 24.

Legal Options

No court case has been brought over this recall. A recall does not automatically decide who is liable or who is eligible. Anyone hurt by one of these saws can keep the saw, its label, the receipt or order record, photos, medical records and messages with Positec. A lawyer can then review the facts, and a free case review is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Need a Receipt to Return a Recalled Worx Saw?

You do not need a receipt to return a recalled Worx saw. Positec says you can still return the product without one, and the replacement takes 3 to 4 weeks from the date you contacted Positec.

Have Harbor Freight Chainsaws Been Recalled?

Harbor Freight sold one recalled chainsaw, the Portland 14-inch model, and it falls under this same recall dated July 3, 2025. The CPSC notice does not name any other Harbor Freight chainsaw.

Is the Worx Chainsaw Recall Real?

Yes, the Worx chainsaw recall is real. The notice comes from a federal safety agency, and the company runs its own recall page where owners can check whether a saw is covered.

Can I Keep Using My Recalled Worx Chainsaw If It Still Works?

You should not keep using a recalled Worx chainsaw, even if it still works. Positec says a saw that seems fine must still be returned, because the main switch can fail.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Positec-Recalls-Electric-Corded-Chainsaws-and-Pole-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
2. https://www.worx.com/en-us/worxus/c/chainsaw-recall
3. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/yardworks-and-worx-electric-corded-chainsaws-and-pole-saws-recalled-due-laceration