Milwaukee chainsaw recalled due to laceration hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation for a free repair. Consumers should register their product at eService Tool Support | Milwaukee Tool to receive a prepaid shipping label to return their product to Milwaukee Tool for a repair.
Affected products
This recall involves the Milwaukee® M18TM FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw that come with either a 12" or 14" bar, which is a battery-operated chainsaw intended to be powered by the Milwaukee M18TM 18-volt lithium-ion battery packs. The product is available as a tool-only purchase and as a kit bundled with either one or two Milwaukee M18TM lithium-ion battery packs and a Milwaukee charger.
Each product contains a nameplate label on the motor housing of the product that includes the chainsaw identification (MILWAUKEE TOP HANDLE CHAINSAW), catalog number (CAT.NO. 2826-20) and serial number. The catalog number of the chainsaw remains the same whether it sold individually or in combination with another Milwaukee product, however the catalog number on the packaging may differ depending on what items are packed in the kit.
| Catalog/Item number | Description |
|---|---|
| 2826-20T | M18 FUELTM 14’’ Top Handle Chainsaw Tool-Only |
| 2826-21T | M18 FUELTM 14’’ Top Handle Chainsaw 1 Battery Kit |
| 2826-22T | M18 FUELTM 14’’ Top Handle Chainsaw 2 Battery Kit |
| 2826-20C | M18 FUELTM 12’’ Top Handle Chainsaw Tool-Only |
Issue
The chain brake may not prevent the chain from moving when the brake is activated, posing a laceration hazard.
As of October 21, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received two reports of incidents and one report of a laceration.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL 12" and 14" Top Handle Chainsaws and contact Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation for a free repair. Consumers should register their product at eService Tool Support | Milwaukee Tool to receive a prepaid shipping label to return their product to Milwaukee Tool for a repair.
For more information, consumers can contact Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation by telephone at 833-953-2012, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday – Friday, by E-Service Portal at https://service.milwaukeetool.com/support/eservice or visit the company website at https://www.milwaukeetool.com/news/press-releases.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that approximately 7,500 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and approximately 90,860 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from June 2023 to September 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Importer
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
USA
Manufacturer
Milwaukee Tool PRC
Hou Jie Town, Dongguan City
China
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