CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers
Published: December 13, 2001Recall ID: 02066Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Outdoor Lighting Timers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Homemaster-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Outdoor-Lighting-Timers |
| Title | CPSC, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/lighting-timers.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Outdoor Lighting Timer |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Homemaster has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Outdoor Lighting Timers |
| Products › Type | Timers |
| Products › Category I D | 2174 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 50,000 |
| Recall I D | 2065 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the Outdoor Lighting Timers immediately and contact Homemaster for a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Menards stores nationwide sold the timers, from October 2000 through October 2001, for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2001-12-13T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Homemaster Inc., of Eatontown, N.J. |
| Recall Number | 02066 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-08T00:00:00 |