CPSC, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers

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.

Recall #: 02066
Affected scope: About 50,000

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Homemaster Inc., of Eatontown, N.j. recalled The recalled timers have the model number "HOT100" printed on the back. The plastic timer….

CPSC, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers was recalled by Homemaster Inc., of Eatontown, N.j. in December 13, 2001. Reason: The timers have reversed polarity in the wiring, potentially allowing a current to flow through a consumer's …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Outdoor Lighting Timers immediately and contact Homemaste…. Verify recall #02066 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Homemaster Inc., of Eatontown, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The timers have reversed polarity in the wiring, potentially allowing a current to flow through a consumer's ….

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agency class: December 13, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02066 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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, what to do

Consumers should stop using the Outdoor Lighting Timers immediately and contact Homemaster for a free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02066
Date reported	December 13, 2001
Date initiated	December 13, 2001
Recalling firm	Homemaster Inc., of Eatontown, N.j.
Affected scope	About 50,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the Outdoor Lighting Timers immediately and contact Homemaster for a free replacement.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the Outdoor Lighting Timers immediately and contact Homemaster for a free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 13, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02066.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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