M18 FUEL Chainsaw (Milwaukee) – Laceration Hazard (2025)
Chainsaw brake failure can increase the risk of serious laceration injuries.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12" or 14" bar
Brand
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin is recalling Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12" or 14" bar. The hazard is: The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Feb 22, 2026