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Worx Recalls: 3 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 3 recalls involving Worx products since 2010, the most recent on July 3, 2025. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Positec Recalls Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: 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.
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 chain…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · July 3, 2025
Positec Recalls Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 25371
- Units
- About 49,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- 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.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14" Chainsaws, Worx 8 Amp 14" Electric Chainsaws, Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saws, and Portland 9 Amp 14" Chainsaws. The Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14" Chainsaw is a black saw with red trim, marked Hyper Tough on the saw body and on the bar. The Worx 8 Amp 14" Electric Chainsaw is an orange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar. The Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saw is an orange and black saw marked WORX on the saw body and on the bar and is shipped with an 8-foot pole extension. The Portland 9 Amp 14" Chainsaw is a green saw with a black bar, marked Portland on the bar. The following item numbers, SKUs, UPCs and seria
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
- Company
- Positec Tool Corporation, of Charlotte, North Carolina
- Contact
- 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
Positec USA Recalls WORX Electric Pressure Washers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Hazard: The sprayer hose can separate from the spray wand during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or passersby.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact Positec USA for instructions on returning the spray wand for a free replacement. Once verified, Positec USA will provide the consumer wit…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · February 10, 2022
Positec USA Recalls WORX Electric Pressure Washers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
- Recall number
- 22078
- Units
- About 17,630
- Hazard
- The sprayer hose can separate from the spray wand during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or passersby.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the WORX brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with model number WG606. The pressure washers are gray and orange with the WORX brand name on the front of the product and "Electric Pressure Washer" on the handle. Recalled products have serial number ranges from 20210200078905 to 20210200096490 and from 20210200097286 to 20210200097881, and the serial number is found on the product label located on the main body of the product on the back of the soap tank. The model number can be found on that same label in the upper left.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact Positec USA for instructions on returning the spray wand for a free replacement. Once verified, Positec USA will provide the consumer with a prepaid shipping label for return of the wand assembly at which point Positec will provide the consumer with the free replacement. Positec USA is contacting all known purchasers directly.
- Sold at
- Menards stores in the Midwest and other independent hardware stores nationwide and online at https://www.menards.com from April 2021 through November 2021 for about $180.
- Company
- Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
- Contact
- Positec USA toll-free at 855-444-2833 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at pressurewasherrecall@worx.com, or online at www.worx.com/wg606-product-recall or https://www.worx.com and click on the Pressure Washer Recall tab at the bottom of the home page under the Service & Support column for more information.
Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · June 24, 2015
Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard
- Recall number
- 15170
- Units
- About 24,300 and 370 in Canada
- Hazard
- The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Worx brand electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs are black, measure 11 inches high by 19.5 inches long and have the "Worx" logo printed on the side of the motor housing. The model and serial numbers are printed on the opposite side of the motor housing. Model number WG507 and a serial number in one of the following ranges are included in this recall. Model Number Serial number ranges WG507 201418000134 through 201418018263 201418018268 through 201418021382 201511000379 through 201511001397
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.
- Sold at
- Menards and Walmart stores nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for about $40.
- Company
- Positec Tool Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Contact
- Positec toll-free at (866) 955-4579 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email blower@positecgroup.com or online at http://www.worx.com and click on Product Recall Information in the News and Press section at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.