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Recalls / 2025-10-30

Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard

26064 · Recalled 2025-10-30 · CPSC page

Recalled Milwaukee M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw
Recalled Milwaukee M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw

Description

This recall involves the M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw, catalog number 2826-20 with a serial break identified with "A" in the product's serial number. The catalog number can be found on the upper right portion of the product's nameplate. The serial number can be found on upper left portion of the nameplate, and the serial break level is the 4th digit of the serial number. The product is a battery-operated chainsaw that comes with either a 12" or 14" bar, which is intended for use with Milwaukee's M18 batteries. The product is sold either individually as a bare tool that includes a chain and bar cover and blade wrench, or as a kit that includes two (2)M18 batteries, an M18 battery charger, a chain and bar cover and a blade wrench.

Hazards

The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received two reports of the chain brake not activating, including one injury involving a lacerated finger.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaw and contact Milwaukee Tool for a free repair. Consumers should register their product at https://service.milwaukeetool.com/support/eservice to receive a prepaid shipping label to return their product to Milwaukee Tool for repair.

Products

NameModelUnits
Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12" or 14" barAbout 90,860 (In addition, about 7,500 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Home Depot, other home improvement stores, online at homedepot.com, other distribution partners, charger.

Consumer contact

Milwaukee Tool toll-free at 833-953-2012 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, eService portal at https://service.milwaukeetool.com/support/eservice or online at https://www.milwaukeetool.com/news/press-releases and clicking on the 2025 tab for more information, or at http://www.milwaukeetool.com/support/recall.

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Recalled Milwaukee M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw (catalog/serial number label)
Recalled Milwaukee M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw (catalog/serial number label)

Source: CPSC recall 26064. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.