Festool Recalls TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Festool is recalling about 5,200 TS 55 REQ plunge cut circular saws in the U.S. because the plunge lock can engage unexpectedly, leaving the blade exposed and posing a laceration risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (laceration hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG is recalling approximately 5,200 TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saws in the United States and 500 in Canada. The recall is due to a defect where the plunge lock can engage when not intended, causing the saw blade to remain exposed from the housing after a plunge cut is completed. This condition poses a laceration hazard to users.
The recalled saws are small, portable circular saws for woodcutting featuring a 160 mm blade, aluminum guide rails, and a plunge cut feature. They have a gray blade housing and a midnight blue motor housing with green accents. Affected units were sold from May 2013 to July 2013 for approximately $585 at hardware stores, woodworking stores, independent retailers, and online retailers such as Amazon. The date codes on the recalled saws range from 02/13 to 05/13, and serial numbers range from 40033594 through 40074108.
Festool has received no reports of injuries and one report of property damage. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact Festool USA for a free repair, replacement, or refund. Contact information is available via the toll-free number (855) 784-9727 or online at www.festoolusa.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw
- Category
- Consumer Product — Power Tools
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,200
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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