Nearly 100,000 tools have been recalled, including some sold at Home Depot locations.
The recall affects approximately 90,860 units in the U.S. and an additional 7,500 in Canada.
The chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a risk of injury, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The recall involves catalog number 2826-20, identifiable by an "A" in the product's serial number.
Consumers are advised to stop using the chainsaw immediately and contact Milwaukee Tool for a free repair.
Author's summary: Thousands of Milwaukee products recalled due to laceration hazard.