Yardworks and Worx Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws recalled due to laceration hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Positec Canada, Ltd. for a replacement.
Affected products
This recall involves Yardworks and Worx electric corded chainsaws and pole saws. The product SKU and serial number can be found on the product label.
| Product | Description | Model | SKU | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worx Electric Chainsaw, 8 Amp, 14-in | Orange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar | WG305 | WG305 | The first six digits of the serial numbers range from 202408 to 202501 |
| Worx Electric Pole Saw, 8 Amp, 10-in | Orange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar and is shipped with an 8- foot pole extension | WG309 | WG309 | The first six digits of the serial numbers range from 202408 to 202501 |
| Yardworks 2-in-1 Electric Pole Saw, 9 Amp, 10-in | Black and yellow-green saw with Yardworks marked on the saw body and on the bar | 0545757 | 054-5757-2 | 1 47 24 or 2 43 24 |
| Yardworks Electric Corded Chainsaw, 9 Amp, 14-in | Black and yellow-green saw with Yardworks marked on the saw body and on the bar | 0545763 | 054-5763-6 | 1 47 24 or 2 43 24 |
Issue
The main switch on the recalled chainsaws and pole saws can fail and allow the saws to continue to run even after the switch is released, posing a laceration hazard.
As of June 30, 2025 the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or in the United States.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Positec Canada, Ltd. for product replacement directions.
For more information, consumers can contact Positec Canada, Ltd. by telephone toll-free at 1-888-997-8871 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, by email at chainsawrecall@positecgroup.com or visit the recall website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Positec Canada, Ltd.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 3,028 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 49,000 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from September 2024 to March 2025.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Importer
Positec Canada, Ltd.
Mississauga
ONTARIO
CANADA
Manufacturer
Positec Technology China Co., Ltd.
Suzhou
Jiangsu
CHINA
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