Chainsaw Showdown: From Regret to Reliable – Ranked from Worst to Best

#18. Remington – One Word: Headache

Regret Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

On paper, Remington chainsaws look like a solid deal. But once you try to start one on a cold morning—or worse, a hot afternoon—you’ll see why it made this list.
From fuel leaks (yup, there was a recall) to chains that constantly slip, these saws have more quirks than a sitcom character. You’ll spend more time adjusting and restarting than actually cutting.

What users complain about:

• A 2016 recall for dangerous fuel leaks
• Chain tension issues out of the box
• Inconsistent startup—especially when hot