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Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard

Name: Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG, of Neidlingen, Germany
SKU: CPSC-13293
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 30, 2013Recall ID: 13293Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Festool-Recalls-Plunge-Cut-Circular-Saw
Title	Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13293.FestoolTS55REQSaw2sideviewTHUMB.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw, side view
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13293.FestoolTS55ReqSaw1viewLARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw, front view
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received no reports of injuries and one report of property damage.
Products › Name	TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw
Products › Type	Circular Saws
Products › Category I D	1883
Products › Number Of Units	About 5,200 in the U.S. and 500 in Canada
Recall I D	1468
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Festool USA, of Lebanon, Ind.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2013-09-30T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	13293
Manufacturers › Name	Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG, of Neidlingen, Germany
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Replace
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Refund
Remedy Options › 3 › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/36019r-eng.php
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.
Last Publish Date	2016-04-27T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Germany

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Overview

Recalling FirmFestool Group GmbH & Co. KG, of Neidlingen, Germany

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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