Positec Chainsaws and Pole Saws Might Saw You

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMEJNuevKBO/Positec’s Hyper Tough, Worx, and Portland brand Chainsaws and Polesaws have faulty main switches that allow the saws to continue cutting even after the switch is released. Affected units include the Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14” Chainsaw, Worx 8 Amp 14” Electric Chainsaw, Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saw, and Portland 9 Amp 14” Chainsaw.About 49,000 of these electric saws were sold in the United States, an an additional 3,000 saws were sold in Canada at Walmart, Harbor Freight, Worx.com, Amazon.com, and HarborFreight.com from September 2024 through March 2025.Stop using these dangerous chainsaws and pole saws and contact Positec at 1-888-997-8871 or via the email [email protected] to receive a free return box and pre-paid shipping label. Once your recalled unit is received, Positec will send you a replacement chainsaw or pole saw at no cost.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Positec-Recalls-Electric-Corded-Chainsaws-and-Pole-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard#positec #chainsaw #polesaw #powerswitch #lacerations #recall