Outdoor Appliance Timers (Salton) – Electrical Hazard (2004)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
Brand
Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. is recalling Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers. The hazard is: The Timex timers have reverse polarity in the wiring, which allows current to flow to the attached a. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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."
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should contact Salton to receive a prepaid shipping label, to returnn the recalled timer. Salton will send the consumer a replacement timer.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026