CPSCRecalled Mar 17, 2004 · #04092
CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
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.
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Get started, freeDescription
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."
Product details
- Product
- Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
- Type
- Timers
- Manufacturer
- Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Selected Lowe's stores nationwide, from November 2003 through December 2003, for about $20 each.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should contact Salton to receive a prepaid shipping label, to returnn the recalled timer. Salton will send the consumer a replacement timer.