TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw (Festool) - laceration hazard (2013)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw
Brand
Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG, of Neidlingen, Germany
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG, of Neidlingen, Germany is recalling TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw. The hazard is: The plunge lock can engage when not intended, causing the saw blade to remain exposed from the housi. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026