Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin product recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

October 30, 2025

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall number

26064

Brand / firm

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.