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

Home product recall 04-092. Announced by CPSC on Mar 17, 2004.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Mar 17, 2004. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

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

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: 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

Which ones are recalled?

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.”

16,700 units, as CPSC gives them.

Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by Salton, Inc., Lake Forest, Ill.
  • Selected Lowe’s stores nationwide, from November 2003 through December 2003, for about $20 each.
  • Made in China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

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

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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