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Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hyper Tough
- Recall number
- 25-371
- Units
- About 49,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Positec Tool Corporation, of Charlotte, North Carolina
Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws
Recall contact information
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.
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Publication and verification
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