CPSC recall 01-006, announced October 10, 2000, covers Woods Industries Extension cords and cord reels (about 500,000 units). The extension cords and cord reels are equipped with a locking plug, which is designed to keep tools plugged in. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the extension cords and cord reels immediately and call Woods Industries to receive a replacement extension cord or cord reel. Recall contact: call (888) 755-6535.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- January 1996 through July 2000
- Price paid
- $12 to $35
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Woods Industries has received three reports of the plug housing separating or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 755-6535.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Woods Industries
- Manufacturer
- Woods Industries Inc., of Carmel, Ind.
- Product type
- Extension cords, Power strips
- Recall number
- 01-006
- Units
- About 500,000
- Manufactured in
- United States, Malaysia, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home and hardware stores nationwide sold the extension cords and cord reels, from January 1996 through July 2000, for between $12 to $35.
Extension cords and cord reels
CPSC product type: Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
This recall in context
Compared with the 41 extension cord recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 500,000 units: the 3rd-largest of 21 extension cord recalls that state a unit count. The median is 30,000 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 33 of 41 extension cord recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Woods Industries is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 1999 to 2000. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Model 28003 ACDelco extension cord reels (00013b, Nov 1999). 2 of them are extension cord recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 5 years. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers may call Woods Industries toll-free at (888) 755-6535 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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