October 30, 2025 • Recall #26064
Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 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.
Hazards Identified
- The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer 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.
Affected Products
| Product Name | Type | Units Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12" or 14" bar | N/A | About 90,860 (In addition, about 7,500 were sold in Canada) |
Recalled Milwaukee M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw
Manufacturers
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin
Retailers
Home Depot and other home improvement stores and online at homedepot.com, and other distribution partners from March 2023 through September 2024 for about $350 (tool only) or $790 with batteries and charger.
Verify Official Notice
Product recall terms or points of contact can change. Verify instructions directly with the CPSC announcement page.
View Official CPSC Notice