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The date code and serial number are found on a rating plate on the saw's motor housing under the main handle.
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received no reports of injuries and one report of property damage.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut
- Manufacturer
- Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG, of Neidlingen, Germany
- Recall number
- 13-293
- Units
- About 5,200 in the U.S. and 500 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Germany
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Festool USA, of Lebanon, Ind.
TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw
CPSC product type: Circular Saws
Recall contact information
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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