CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2013-09-30

Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard

13293 · Recalled 2013-09-30 · CPSC page

Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw, side view
Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw, side view

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

The firm has received no reports of injuries and one report of property damage.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular SawAbout 5,200 in the U.S. and 500 in Canada

Parties

Manufacturer
Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG
Importer
Festool USA, of Lebanon, Ind.
Made in
Germany
Sold at
Hardware stores, woodworking stores, other independent retailers

Consumer contact

Festool USA toll-free at (855) 784-9727 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.festoolusa.com and click on the “TS 55 REQ Recall” link for more information.

More images

Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw, front view
Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw, front view

Source: CPSC recall 13293. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.