Festool recalls TS 55 REQ circular saws with date codes 02/13 to 05/13 and serial numbers 40033594-40074108 due to laceration risk from exposed blade after plunge cut.
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.
Festool is recalling its TS 55 REQ plunge cut circular saws because the plunge lock can accidentally stay engaged after cutting, leaving the saw blade exposed and risking lacerations. This hazard affects saws with date codes from 02/13 to 05/13 and serial numbers 40033594 through 40074108.
The plunge lock mechanism can unintentionally stay engaged after completing a plunge cut, causing the saw blade to remain exposed from the housing. This creates a laceration hazard if the user's hand or clothing comes into contact with the blade.
Owners of the TS 55 REQ saws with date codes from 02/13 to 05/13 and serial numbers 40033594 through 40074108 are affected. Users who cut wood without properly securing the saw after a plunge cut are at higher risk of laceration.
Check the saw's motor housing for a rating plate with date codes from 02/13 to 05/13 and serial numbers 40033594 through 40074108. The TS 55 REQ has a gray blade housing and midnight blue motor housing with green accents.
Immediately stop using the recalled TS 55 REQ saws to prevent laceration risk.
Reach out to Festool USA for details on free repair, replacement, or refund options.
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.
The TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw with date codes from 02/13 to 05/13 and serial numbers 40033594 through 40074108.
Look for a rating plate on the motor housing with date codes from 02/13 to 05/13 and serial numbers 40033594 through 40074108.
Immediately stop using it and contact Festool USA for free repair, replacement, or refund options.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Festool to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1468 — Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw Hello, I own a TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw that is covered by recall 1468 from Festool. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
