Product Recall Number: 13-293
Why was TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw 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.
Product Recall Number: 13-293
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-09-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw
Description: The blade on the TS 55 REQ model of the portable woodcutting saw can remain exposed after cuts are complete.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair, Refund, Replace
Units: About 5,200 in the U.S. and 500 in Canada
Incidents: The firm has received no reports of injuries and one report of property damage.
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.
Sold At: 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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Germany
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed