Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1468.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1468.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1468.
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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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 FAQ
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. is the subject of a tools recall: Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on September 30, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,200 units are potentially affected.