Safety regulator, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers
Recall 02066 · Dec 13, 2001 · Homemaster Inc.
50,000
units affected
50,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02066
- Date
- Dec 13, 2001
- Company
- Homemaster Inc.
- Units affected
- 50,000
- Product
- Outdoor Lighting Timers
- Product type
- Timers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the Outdoor Lighting Timers immediately and contact Homemaster for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Homemaster has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Menards stores nationwide sold the timers, from October 2000 through October 2001, for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled outdoor lighting timers?
Consumers should stop using the Outdoor Lighting Timers immediately and contact Homemaster for a free replacement.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.