Salton, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
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.
- Units
- 16,700
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Selected Lowe's stores nationwide, from November 2003 through December 2003, for about $20 each.
- Product type
- Timers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
Incident log
One incident has been reported, where the consumer received an electrical shock.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Salton to receive a prepaid shipping label, to returnn the recalled timer. Salton will send the consumer a replacement timer.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 17 2004; last revised JAN 29 2025.