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

CPSC · 01006 · published 2000-10-10

CPSC campaign 01006

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Woods Industries Inc., of Carmel, Ind.

Extension cords and cord reels

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