CPSC recall 13293
TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-27
On 2016-04-27 the CPSC announced a recall of TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw by Festool Group And Kg, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13293 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-09-30 |
| Published | 2016-04-27 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Festool Group And Kg |
| Distribution | US |
Product
TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Festool-Recalls-Plunge-Cut-Circular-Saw
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