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Festool has notified the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada of a potential problem with the plunge mechanism on some TS 55 REQ Plunge-Cut Track Saws. While investigation is continuing, Festool, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), intends to recall affected units. If you have a TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Track Saw, please discontinue use immediately and call Festool directly at 1-855-784-9727.
You should not, under any circumstances, attempt to modify the tool yourself. My apologies for the issue.
This thread is closed temporarily for discussion. We will reopen this thread and provide more information once it becomes available.
Shane Holland
Festool USA
sho@festoolusa.com