CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
USCPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
Recalling Firm: Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The Timex timers have reverse polarity in the wiring, which allows current to flow to the attached appliance when the timer is turned off. Consumers can receive an electric shock.
Product Description & Identification
The timer is designed to be mounted on a wall and plugged into a 120V outlet. It has an outlet on the underside for the appliance plug. Consumers can program the device to turn lights and appliances on or off at desired intervals. The word "Timex" is printed on the front door of the timer and on the dial inside. A label on the back includes the words "Model Number: 12/810."
Affected Products
Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Salton-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Timex-Outdoor-Appliance-Timers- |
| Title | CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/timex-outdoor.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Timex Outdoor Appliance Timer |
| Hazards › Name | The Timex timers have reverse polarity in the wiring, which allows current to flow to the attached appliance when the timer is turned off. Consumers can receive an electric shock. |
| Injuries › Name | One incident has been reported, where the consumer received an electrical shock. |
| Products › Name | Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers |
| Products › Type | Timers |
| Products › Category I D | 2174 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 16,700 |
| Recall I D | 2581 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Salton to receive a prepaid shipping label, to returnn the recalled timer. Salton will send the consumer a replacement timer. |
| Retailers › Name | Selected Lowe's stores nationwide, from November 2003 through December 2003, for about $20 each. |
| Recall Date | 2004-03-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The timer is designed to be mounted on a wall and plugged into a 120V outlet. It has an outlet on the underside for the appliance plug. Consumers can program the device to turn lights and appliances on or off at desired intervals. The word "Timex" is printed on the front door of the timer and on the dial inside. A label on the back includes the words "Model Number: 12/810." |
| Recall Number | 04092 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Salton toll free at (800) 919-3101 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email Salton at salton@saltonusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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