CPSC, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2065.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2065.
Consumers should stop using the Outdoor Lighting Timers immediately and contact Homemaster for a free replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Menards Stores Nationwide Sold The Timers, From October 2000 Through October 2001, For About $10. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2065.
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
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Menards Stores Nationwide Sold The Timers, From October 2000 Through October 2001, For About $10. Recall FAQ
Menards Stores Nationwide Sold The Timers, From October 2000 Through October 2001, For About $10. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: CPSC, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers. The notice was published on December 13, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 50,000 units are potentially affected.