CPSC, Woods Industries, Inc. Recall Extension Cord Reels
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1999-11-04). Hazards: electric shock. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00013b |
| Published | 1999-11-04 |
| Last updated | 1999-11-04 |
| Product category | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products | Model 28003 ACDelco extension cord reels |
| Firm named in the title | Woods Industries, Inc. |
| Firms | Woods Industries, Inc., of Carmel, Ind. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | The cord reels were sold at Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse stores nationwide, from July 1999 through September 1999, for about $35. |
Description
The round extension cord reels are made of metal, are red, and contain a black 30-foot retractable extension cord. They have "ACDelco" printed in black letters on the case. A label on the back of the cord reel has catalog number "28003." Next to that label is another clear label with a date code of "Y MY" or "Y JE," meaning it was manufactured in May or June 1999. On the bottom of the extension cord reel, where the mounting ring is attached, there is a silver-colored stud with no markings on the flat head of the stud. If the flat head of the stud has a red, blue, or green colored marking, the cord reel has already been inspected and is not part of this recall. If the extension cord reel's box has a green dot or a "100% good" stamp near the UPC code, it is not part of the recall.
Hazard
The housing of the extension cord reels could become energized, resulting in electrical shock or electrocution.
Remedy
Unplug the cord reels immediately and stop using them. Woods Industries is offering consumers either a refund or a free replacement extension cord reel. To get a refund, consumers should return their reels to any Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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