Salton, Inc.Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2004
Release # 04-092
Company Phone Number: (800) 919-3101
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
Units: 16,700
Manufacturer: Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: One incident has been reported where the consumer
received an electrical shock.
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 at: Selected Lowe's stores nationwide from November 2003 through
December 2003 for about $20 each.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Salton to receive a prepaid shipping
label to return the recalled timer. Salton will send the consumer a
replacement timer.
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