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

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 15, 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
Database: Reclia Consumer Safety Database
Record ID: 10464
Recall Number: 26064
Date Published: 2025-10-30

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1. Recall Summary

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin, is recalling approximately 90,860 units of its M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaws (with an additional 7,500 units sold in Canada). The recall was initiated due to a reported defect in the chainsaw’s chain brake mechanism. The recall notice was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on October 30, 2025.

2. Affected Products

The recall involves the M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw, catalog number 2826-20. 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 product is sold either individually as a bare tool (which 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.

Identification:
– Catalog Number: 2826-20, located on the upper right portion of the product’s nameplate.
– Serial Number: Located on the upper left portion of the nameplate. The recall applies to units with a serial break identified with the letter “A” in the product’s serial number. The serial break level is the 4th digit of the serial number.

Distribution and Pricing:
The recalled chainsaws were sold at Home Depot and other home improvement stores, online at homedepot.com, and through other distribution partners from March 2023 through September 2024. The price was approximately $350 for the tool only, or approximately $790 for the kit with batteries and charger.

3. Hazard Information

The recalled chainsaw’s chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard to the user. The firm has received two reports of the chain brake not activating, including one injury involving a lacerated finger.

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaw. 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.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy is a free repair. Consumers must contact Milwaukee Tool to arrange for the return of the recalled chainsaw. Milwaukee Tool will provide a prepaid shipping label and repair the product at no cost to the consumer.

6. Contact Information

– Phone: Milwaukee Tool toll-free at 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) or http://www.milwaukeetool.com/support/recall.
– Canadian Recall Notice: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/milwaukee-chainsaw-recalled-due-laceration-hazard

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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Consumers should refer to the original recall notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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