CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor
CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
Why was CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact Salton to receive a prepaid shipping label, to returnn the recalled timer. Salton will send the consumer a replacement timer. 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 [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
- Company
- Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
- Quantity
- 16,700
- Sold at
- Selected Lowe's stores nationwide, from November 2003 through December 2003, for about $20 each.
- Recall date
- March 17, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- One incident has been reported, where the consumer received an electrical shock.
- Agency
- CPSC
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."