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

Class III - Low Risk
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: October 30, 2025 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin Electronics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 90,860 (In addition, about 7,500 were sold in Canada))
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin
Reason for Recall:
The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard.
Classification:
Class III - Low Risk

Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.

Status:
ongoing
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.

Product Images

Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12" or 14" barMilwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12" or 14" bar

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 90,860 (In addition, about 7,500 were sold in Canada))

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 26064