Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12″ or 14″

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12″ or 14″ bar

Brand: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin

Hazards: Laceration Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #10464 |
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Recall Summary

Product Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12″ or 14″ bar
Brand Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin
Category Electronics
Recall Number 10464
Hazard Laceration Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date October 30, 2025
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Information Record – Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaws

1. Recall Summary
On October 30, 2025, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of its M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaws. The recall was published under CPSC Recall Number 26064. The recall involves approximately 90,860 units in the United States and an additional 7,500 units sold in Canada. The recall was initiated due to a reported defect in the chainsaw’s chain brake mechanism.

2. Affected Products
The recall applies to the M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw, catalog number 2826-20. The product is a battery-operated chainsaw that is compatible with Milwaukee’s M18 battery system. It is sold with either a 12-inch or 14-inch bar. The chainsaw was available for purchase as a bare tool (which includes a chain, bar cover, and blade wrench) or as a kit (which includes two M18 batteries, an M18 battery charger, a chain, a bar cover, and a blade wrench).

Affected units are identified by a serial number that contains the letter “A” as the 4th digit. The catalog number is located on the upper right portion of the product’s nameplate. The serial number is located on the upper left portion of the nameplate. The serial break level is the 4th digit of the serial number.

The recalled products were sold at Home Depot and other home improvement stores, as well as online at homedepot.com and through other distribution partners. The sale period was from March 2023 through September 2024. The retail price was approximately $350 for the tool only, or approximately $790 for the kit that includes batteries and charger.

3. Hazard Information
The recalled chainsaw’s chain brake may fail to activate during use. According to the recall notice, the firm has received two reports of the chain brake not activating. One of these reports involved an injury: a lacerated finger. The hazard is classified as a laceration hazard.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled chainsaw. They should then contact Milwaukee Tool to arrange for a free repair. To initiate the process, consumers must register their product at the following eService portal: https://service.milwaukeetool.com/support/eservice. After registration, consumers will receive a prepaid shipping label to return the product to Milwaukee Tool for repair.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by Milwaukee Tool is a free repair. Consumers are not offered a refund or replacement. The repair is to be performed by Milwaukee Tool after the consumer returns the product using the provided prepaid shipping label.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Milwaukee Tool for additional information or assistance using the following methods:
– Toll-free telephone: 833-953-2012, available from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
– eService portal: https://service.milwaukeetool.com/support/eservice
– Online recall information: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/news/press-releases (click on the 2025 tab for more information)
– Direct recall page: http://www.milwaukeetool.com/support/recall

For Canadian consumers, additional information is available through Health Canada’s recall alert at: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/milwaukee-chainsaw-recalled-due-laceration-hazard.

Additional Information
– Manufacturer: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., Brookfield, Wisconsin.
– Country of manufacture: United States.
– Not specified in the recall notice: UPC codes, specific model numbers beyond the catalog number, or any information regarding the cause of the chain brake failure.

Recall Timeline

  • **October 30, 2025** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12″ or 14″ bar?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#10464).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12″ or 14″ bar?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12″ or 14″ bar?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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