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CPSCRecalled Sep 30, 2013 · #13293

Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard

Hazard

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw
Type
Circular Saws
Manufacturer
Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG, of Neidlingen, Germany
Model numbers
40033594, 40074108
UPCs
Sold at
Hardware stores, woodworking stores and other independent retailers, as well as online retailers such as www.amazon.com from May 2013 to July 2013 for approximately $585.
Made in
Germany

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice