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CPSC source record The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activa Ongoing

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

Recall Date: 2025-10-30 Recalling Firm: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin Record Ref: 10464

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This CPSC record concerns Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard and names Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin as the recalling firm. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

  • Firm: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin
  • Classification: The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activa
  • Status: Ongoing
  • Recall date: 2025-10-30
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Product Description & Identification

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.

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

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

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Consumer Action Recorded in the Source

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.. 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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Source ID
10464
Indexed update
2026-07-27 11:37:07 UTC
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