CPSCGeneral Alert
Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard
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 |