Canada
The recall affects Milwaukee M18 FUEL 12” and 14” Top Handle Chainsaws (tool-only or kits) identifiable by a nameplate on the motor housing reading “MILWAUKEE TOP HANDLE CHAINSAW” with catalog number CAT.NO. 2826-20 and a serial number (catalog numbers on packaging may differ; listed item numbers include 2826-20T/21T/22T/20C). They were recalled because the chain brake may not stop the chain when activated, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the chainsaw and contact Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation to register for a free repair and receive a prepaid shipping label via the eService portal.
What's being recalled
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.
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
Companies: Importer: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool PRC, Hou Jie Town, Dongguan City, China.
How to identify it
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
The hazard
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 to 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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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