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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.
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ACCC
Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw – 12” and 14” models
⚠ Risk of serious injury from laceration if the chain brake does not activate during a kickback. Incidents have occurred overseas.
Remedy: Stop using the product immediately. Contact Milwaukee Tool (Australia) for a free service and repair. Do not take the product back to the place of purchase. If the product was purchased as part of a kit, no action is required for batteries or chargers sold with the kit. Contact Milwaukee Tool (Australia) Call: 1800 008 816 Email: [email protected] Visit: www.milwaukeetool.com.au/product-notification-top-handle-chainsaws.html
CPSC
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.
Remedy: Repair
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.
Manufacturer: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wisconsin
Consumer ContactMilwaukee Tool toll-free at 833-953-2012 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, eService portal at https://service.milwaukeetool.com/support/eservice or online at https://www.milwaukeetool.com/news/press-releases and clicking on the 2025 tab for more information, or at http://www.milwaukeetool.com/support/recall.
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status.safe→status.fair28 May 2026
Lemon Score: 74. 2 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertain→status.safe27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 78. 2 data points. v3 scoring.