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

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 26, 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

Recall Summary

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin, has issued a recall for approximately 98,360 M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaws. The recall was published on October 30, 2025, under CPSC Recall Number 26064. The recall includes about 90,860 units sold in the United States and approximately 7,500 units sold in Canada. The recall action involves the chain brake failing to activate, which presents a laceration hazard to users.

Affected Products

The recalled product is 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 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, 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-inch or 14-inch bar and is intended for use with Milwaukee’s M18 batteries. The chainsaw 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 M18 batteries, an M18 battery charger, a chain and bar cover, and a blade wrench. The recalled chainsaws were sold at Home Depot and other home improvement stores, online at homedotcom, and through other distribution partners from March 2023 through September 2024. The approximate retail price was $350 for the tool only or $790 when sold with batteries and charger.

Hazard Information

The recalled chainsaw’s chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard. The firm has received two reports of the chain brake not activating, including one injury involving a lacerated finger. No other injury reports or incident details were specified in the recall notice.

Consumer Action Required

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaw. Consumers should contact Milwaukee Tool to arrange for a free repair. Consumers should register their product at the Milwaukee Tool eService portal to receive a prepaid shipping label to return their product to Milwaukee Tool for repair. Consumers are directed to the Milwaukee Tool recall webpage for additional information under the 2025 tab.

Official Remedy

The official remedy offered for this recall is a free repair. Milwaukee Tool will provide consumers with a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled chainsaw for repair. The repair will be performed at no cost to the consumer. The recall notice does not specify a refund or replacement option.

Contact Information

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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