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Milwaukee Recalls 90,860 M18 Top-Handle Chainsaws Over Chain-Brake Failure Risk

Owners are told to register for a no-cost repair with prepaid shipping following two brake failures that included one laceration.

Overview

  • The voluntary recall covers the battery-powered M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw, model 2826-20, sold with 12- or 14-inch bars.
  • About 83,360 units were sold in the U.S. and roughly 7,500 in Canada between March 2023 and September 2024 at retailers including Home Depot and its website.
  • Affected tools can be identified by catalog numbers 2826-20C, 2826-22T, 2826-21T, or 2826-20T and a serial number whose fourth character is the letter A.
  • Milwaukee instructs users to stop using the saw and arrange a free repair via its Service Registration portal or 833-953-2012, with prepaid shipping provided.
  • Repairs are expected to take seven to 10 business days, and the recall follows two non-activation reports, including a finger laceration.