Milwaukee Tool recalls M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaws with 12" or 14" bars due to chain brake failure risk of lacerations. Consumers must stop using and return for free repair via service portal.
“Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Chainsaws Recall: Chain Brake Laceration Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1450-milwaukee-tool-m18-fuel-chainsaws-recall-chain-brake-laceration-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #10464 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Milwaukee-Tool-Recalls-M18-FUEL-14-and-12-Top-Handle-Chainsaws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard).
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. recalled M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaws with 12-inch or 14-inch bars due to a laceration hazard from a potentially inactive chain brake, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Oct. 30, 2025. Owners should stop using the product and contact Milwaukee Tool for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw
Catalog number 2826-20
Serial number with "A" in the serial break (4th digit)
Sold at Home Depot, other home improvement stores, and homedepot.com from March 2023 through September 2024
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.
The hazard
The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard. The firm has received two reports of the chain brake not activating, including one injury involving a lacerated finger.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Milwaukee Tool has had other recent recalls of similar products, including Grizzly G0815 Planers (2025-12-04) and DR Power Lawn Mowers (2026-08-06). Other recent recalls of similar products include STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blowers (2025-11-06).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product's nameplate for the catalog number (2826-20) and serial number. The serial number starts with a digit, and the fourth digit must be 'A' to identify the recalled model.
Brand
Milwaukee Tool
Product
Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12" or 14" bar
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled chainsaw to avoid laceration risk.
Register for Free Repair
Visit https://service.milwaukeetool.com/support/eservice to register and receive a prepaid shipping label for return.
Official remedy
What CPSC says 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.
Take action
Contact Milwaukee Tool
We’ve drafted a message you can send Milwaukee Tool to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10464 — Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Chainsaws Recall: Chain Brake Laceration Hazard
Hello,
I own a Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Chainsaws Recall: Chain Brake Laceration Hazard that is covered by recall 10464 from Milwaukee Tool.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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