CPSC recall 02066
Outdoor Lighting Timers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-08-08
On 2025-08-08 the CPSC announced a recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers by Homemaster, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02066 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2001-12-13 |
| Published | 2025-08-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Homemaster |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Outdoor Lighting Timers | 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
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Homemaster-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Outdoor-Lighting-Timers
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