[Recalled] Extension cords and cord reels — The recalled extension cords and cord reels are equipped with a LockJaw™ lockin… | CPSC 2000-10-10
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | Extension cords and cord reels |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Woods Industries Inc., of Carmel, Ind. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 01006 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 10 October 2000 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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.
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