CPSC2001-12-13
CPSC, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers
Homemaster Inc., of Eatontown, N.J.
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.
Sold at
Menards stores nationwide sold the timers, from October 2000 through October 2001, for about $10.
Affected count
About 50,000
Injuries reported
Homemaster has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Products
Outdoor Lighting Timers
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Homemaster-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Outdoor-Lighting-TimersDon't want to check this manually?
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