Warning
Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #26064
Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin · Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12" or 14" bar
Product 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.
Hazard
The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard.
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.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received two reports of the chain brake not activating, including one injury involving a lacerated finger.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC issued a recall for Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12" or 14" bar on October 30, 2025, covering about 90,860 (in addition, about 7,500 were sold in canada). 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. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin is offering affected consumers the opportunity to schedule a free repair. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions. The CPSC recommends checking purchase history and product labels to determine if your unit is affected.
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