About 49K electric chainsaws, pole saws recalled for switch failure laceration hazard

A recall is underway in the U.S. for tens of thousands of electric-corded chainsaws and pole saws that could present a "laceration hazard" to users.

The recall, issued Thursday by Positec Tool Corporation, was prompted by the risk that the main switch on roughly 49,000 Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14-inch Chainsaws, Worx 8 amp 14-inch Electric Chainsaws, Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saws and Portland 9 Amp 14-inch Chainsaws could fail.

"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," a recall notice published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. 

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