Recalls / 2000-10-10

CPSC, Woods Industries Announce Recall of Extension Cords and Cord Reels

01006 · Recalled 2000-10-10 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled extension cords and cord reels are equipped with a LockJaw™ locking plug. The LockJaw™ plug has the following words embedded on the red, green or yellow locking button, located on the side of the plug, "LOCK, WOODS®, OPEN" or "LOCK, OPEN". The extension cords were sold under the "Woods LockJaw™" and "Yellow Jacket® LockJaw™" brand names in various wire gauges, lengths and colors. The cord reels are 30 feet long, and were sold under the "Woods' ACDelco" and "LumaPro" brand names in various wire gauges and colors. Some of the extension cords and cord reels have two-prong plugs and some have three- prong plugs. Some have the brand name on the cord. They are UL listed, assembled in the United States or Malaysia with a LockJaw™ plug made in China.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Woods Industries has received three reports of the plug housing separating or breaking. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Extension cords and cord reels		About 500,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Woods Industries Inc.
Made in: United States, Malaysia, China
Sold at: Home, hardware sold the extension cords, cord reels, from January 1996 through July 2000, for

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.

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Source: CPSC recall 01006. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.