CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-092

Date: March 16, 2004

Product Name: Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers

Recall 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 salton@saltonusa.com.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: 16,700

Incidents:

One incident has been reported where the consumer received an electrical shock.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

China