Milwaukee Tool recalls M18 FUEL 12" and 14" top handle chainsaws because the chain brake may not work
The chain brake on the battery-powered chainsaw may not activate, which can cause cuts; the company has received two reports, including one of a cut finger.
What to do
Stop using the chainsaw right away and register it at https://service.milwaukeetool.com/support/eservice to get a prepaid shipping label for a free repair. Check that the serial number has an "A" as its 4th digit.
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Recall details
- Product
- Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12" or 14" bar
- Hazard
- The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received two reports of the chain brake not activating, including one injury involving a lacerated finger.
- Units
- About 90,860 (In addition, about 7,500 were sold in Canada)
- Where sold
- Sold at 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.
- Remedy
- Repair
- Notice last updated
- October 31, 2025
- Recall date
- October 30, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard
- 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. Remedy options: Repair.
- Injuries
- The firm has received two reports of the chain brake not activating, including one injury involving a lacerated finger.
- Number of units
- About 90,860 (In addition, about 7,500 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Sold at 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.
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