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Milwaukee Tool recalls more than 90K chainsaws because safety feature can fail
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. recalled 90,860 chainsaws due to a chain brake defect that caused two failures and one injury, affecting units sold through major retailers.
- On Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. is recalling about 90,860 M18 FUEL top handle chainsaws with 12-inch or 14-inch bars in the United States.
- Manufactured in the United States by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., the chainsaws may have a chain brake that fails to activate, according to safety reports.
- Owners can identify recalled units by catalog number 2826-20 and a serial number with 'A' as the fourth digit on the product nameplate; the saws were sold as tool-only and kit configurations, with an additional 7,500 units sold in Canada.
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and register online to receive a prepaid shipping label for a free repair from Milwaukee Tool, which can be contacted at phone 833-953-2012.
- Milwaukee reported two incidents of brake failure, including one lacerated finger, and the battery-powered saw sold individually for about $350 or as kits for about $790.
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abc10 Sacramento+14 Reposted by 14 other sources
Milwaukee Tool recalls more than 90K chainsaws because safety feature can fail
The company received two reports of the chain brake failing to activate, including one incident that resulted in a lacerated finger.
·Sacramento, United States
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Milwaukee chainsaws sold in Canada recalled due to laceration risk
Milwaukee chainsaws sold in Canada and the U.S. have been recalled. Health Canada warns the chain brake on recalled chainsaws may not stop the chain from moving when the brake is activated, creating a possible laceration risk.
·Hamilton, Canada
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