December
13, 2001
Homemaster
Inc., of Eatontown, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 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.
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. Menards stores nationwide sold the timers from October 2000 through
October 2001 for about $10.
Consumers should stop using the Outdoor Lighting Timers immediately and
contact Homemaster for a free replacement. For more information, consumers can
contact Homemaster at (800) 443-0224 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday.