CPSCNovember 4, 1999consumer
CPSC, Woods Industries, Inc. Recall Extension Cord Reels
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The housing of the extension cord reels could become energized, resulting in electrical shock or electrocution.
What to do
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.
Brands named
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Recall history
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