CPSC2004-03-17
CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
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.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Salton to receive a prepaid shipping label, to returnn the recalled timer. Salton will send the consumer a replacement timer.
Sold at
Selected Lowe's stores nationwide, from November 2003 through December 2003, for about $20 each.
Affected count
16,700
Injuries reported
One incident has been reported, where the consumer received an electrical shock.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Salton-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Timex-Outdoor-Appliance-Timers-Don't want to check this manually?
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