CPSC recall · Reported October 30, 2025
Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard
The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin recalled This recall involves the M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw, catalog number 2826-20 with a seri….
Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin in October 30, 2025. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #26064 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin issued this CPSC recall-The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard..
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- October 30, 2025
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26064 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The recalled chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26064 |
| Date reported | October 30, 2025 |
| Date initiated | October 30, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin |
| Affected scope | About 90,860 (In addition, about 7,500 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaw and contact Milwaukee Tool for a free repair. Consumers should regi…
- Check the recall number (26064) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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