Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw |
| Units | About 5,200 in the U.S. and 500 in Canada |
| 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. |
| Remedies | 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. |
| Manufacturers | Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG, of Neidlingen, Germany |
Details
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.
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.
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