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Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers

CPSC Recall #04-092 — March 16, 2004

Recall #04-092 Date: March 16, 2004 Remedy: Replace

Product

Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 16,700 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.Name of product: Timex Outdoor Appliance TimersUnits: 16,700Manufacturer: 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: ChinaRemedy: 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 [email protected].

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.

Remedy

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

Units Affected

16,700

Sold At

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

Manufacturer

Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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