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CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers

U.S. CPSCElectric shockSold on Lowe'sMar 17, 2004
Recalled Timex Outdoor Appliance Timer
Recalled Timex Outdoor Appliance Timer

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Salton to receive a prepaid shipping label, to returnn the recalled timer. Salton will send the consumer a replacement timer.

Incidents & injuries

One incident has been reported, where the consumer received an electrical shock.

Product 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."

Sold on

Selected Lowe's stores nationwide, from November 2003 through December 2003, for about $20 each.

Contact the company

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 [email protected]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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