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Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard

Reported: September 30, 2013 Initiated: September 30, 2013 #13293

Product Description

The TS 55 REQ is a small, portable, circular saw for woodcutting with a 160 mm saw blade, aluminum guide rails and a plunge cut feature. It is 12 inches long and has a gray blade housing and a midnight blue motor housing with a soft hand grip and green accents. The date code and serial number are found on a rating plate on the saw's motor housing under the main handle. Recalled saws include date codes ranging from 02/13 to 05/13 and serial numbers 40033594 through 40074108.

Reason for Recall

The plunge lock can engage when not intended, causing the saw blade to remain exposed from the housing following completion of the plunge cut and posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact Festool USA for details on how to get a free repair or replacement product, or how to receive a refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 5,200 in the U.S. and 500 in Canada
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Festool-Recalls-Plunge-Cut-Circular-Saw

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The TS 55 REQ is a small, portable, circular saw for woodcutting with a 160 mm saw blade, aluminum guide rails and a plunge cut feature. It is 12 inches long and has a gray blade housing and a midnight blue motor housing with a soft hand grip and green accents. The date code and serial number are found on a rating plate on the saw's motor housing under the main handle. Recalled saws include date codes ranging from 02/13 to 05/13 and serial numbers 40033594 through 40074108.. Recalled by Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG, of Neidlingen, Germany. Units affected: About 5,200 in the U.S. and 500 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The plunge lock can engage when not intended, causing the saw blade to remain exposed from the housing following completion of the plunge cut and posing a laceration hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact Festool USA for details on how to get a free repair or replacement product, or how to receive a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 30, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13293.

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