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Yardworks and Worx Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws recalled due to laceration hazard

2025-07-03

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Quick summary

Quick summary: Yardworks and Worx Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws recalled due to laceration hazard . Date: 2025-07-03.

Recommended action

Recommended action: stop using or consuming the product if you believe it matches the recall, review the official details, and follow the instructions from the official source.

Recall details

Quick summary: Yardworks and Worx Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws recalled due to laceration hazard . Date: 2025-07-03.

Official details

Affected product details

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BrandYardworks and Worx
ProductYardworks and Worx electric corded chainsaws and pole saws
IssueConsumer products - Laceration hazard
IdentificationRA-77663

Affected products

ProductWorx Electric Chainsaw, 8 Amp, 14-in
ModelWG305
Serial numberThe first six digits of the serial numbers range from 202408 to 202501
DescriptionOrange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar
ProductWorx Electric Pole Saw, 8 Amp, 10-in
ModelWG309
Serial numberThe first six digits of the serial numbers range from 202408 to 202501
DescriptionOrange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar and is shipped with an 8- foot pole extension
ProductYardworks 2-in-1 Electric Pole Saw, 9 Amp, 10-in
Model0545757
Serial number1 47 24 or 2 43 24
DescriptionBlack and yellow-green saw with Yardworks marked on the saw body and on the bar
ProductYardworks Electric Corded Chainsaw, 9 Amp, 14-in
Model0545763
Serial number1 47 24 or 2 43 24
DescriptionBlack and yellow-green saw with Yardworks marked on the saw body and on the bar

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 official information
AudienceGeneral public
CategoryConsumer products - Tools and accessories
CompaniesImporter Positec Canada, Ltd. Mississauga ONTARIO CANADA Manufacturer Positec Technology China Co., Ltd. Suzhou Jiangsu CHINA
Published byHealth Canada
Alert / recall typeConsumer product recall
Identification numberRA-77663
Background{}
CompaniesImporter Positec Canada, Ltd. Mississauga ONTARIO CANADA Manufacturer Positec Technology China Co., Ltd. Suzhou Jiangsu CHINA
AudiencesGeneral public
Source updated2025-07-03

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