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For Immediate Release CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
March 17, 2004 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Release #04-092

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recalls in voluntary cooperation with the firms listed below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed. To access color photos of recalled products, go to the
Commission's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Name of product: Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
Units: 16,700
Distributor: 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: China.
Remedy: 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

To view this press release online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04092.html