Side by side
| DEWALT | Milwaukee | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Mixed | Generally good |
| CPSC recalls, last 3 years | 3 | 1 |
| CPSC recalls, all years | 29 | 10 |
| Most recent recall | 2025-07-03: DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards | 2025-10-30: Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Owner satisfaction (Amazon) | High | High |
| Product lawsuits on record | None found | None found |
| Company behind the brand | Stanley Black & Decker | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (trademark owner) |
| Trademark owner (USPTO) | Black & Decker Corporation, The (Maryland, USA) | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (Delaware, USA) |
| Made in (recalled products) | Mexico 10, China 5, United States 2, Japan 1, Taiwan 1, Turkey 1, Vietnam 1 (of 20 recalls listing a country) | United States 4, Mexico 1, United Stateso 1 (of 6 recalls listing a country) |
| Customer service | 1-800-433-9258 | 1-800-729-3878 |
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FAQ
Is DEWALT better than Milwaukee?
Milwaukee (Generally good) comes out ahead of DEWALT (Mixed) by our formula.
Which has more recalls, DEWALT or Milwaukee?
In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 3 for DEWALT and 1 for Milwaukee; across all years, 29 and 10.
Are DEWALT and Milwaukee the same company?
No shared owner on record: DEWALT trademark owner Black & Decker Corporation, The (Maryland, USA), Milwaukee trademark owner Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (Delaware, USA).