CPSC, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers
Recalled December 13, 2001 · CPSC recall 02066 · Homemaster
Hazard
The timers have reversed polarity in the wiring, potentially allowing a current to flow through a consumer's body, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Outdoor Lighting Timers immediately and contact Homemaster for a free replacement.
Units
About 50,000
Incidents / injuries
Homemaster has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Description
The recalled timers have the model number "HOT100" printed on the back. The plastic timers are about 5 inches long, dark green, and have a timing switch on the front, that ranges from 1 to 8 hours or from dusk to dawn. A three-prong plug at the end of a 6.5-inch green cord extends from the top of the timer.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the Outdoor Lighting Timers immediately and contact Homemaster for a free replacement.
Contact
For more information, consumers can contact Homemaster at (800) 443-0224 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the firm's web site at www.home-master.net
Product
Outdoor Lighting Timers
Distributed by
Homemaster Inc., of Eatontown, N.J.
Retailers
Menards stores nationwide sold the timers, from October 2000 through October 2001, for about $10.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →