CPSC2000-10-10
CPSC, Woods Industries Announce Recall of Extension Cords and Cord Reels
Woods Industries Inc., of Carmel, Ind.
Hazard
The extension cords and cord reels are equipped with a locking plug, which is designed to keep tools plugged in. The plastic housing of the locking plug can separate or break, exposing consumers to live wires and posing shock and electrocution hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the extension cords and cord reels immediately and call Woods Industries to receive a replacement extension cord or cord reel.
Sold at
Home and hardware stores nationwide sold the extension cords and cord reels, from January 1996 through July 2000, for between $12 to $35.
Affected count
About 500,000
Injuries reported
Woods Industries has received three reports of the plug housing separating or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States, Malaysia, China
Products
Extension cords and cord reels
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Woods Industries toll-free at (888) 755-6535 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Woods-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-Extension-Cords-and-Cord-ReelsDon't want to check this manually?
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