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

CPSC recall 04092. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of 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.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

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

CPSC recall 04092 has the recall date 17 Mar 2004. The notice names the firm Salton. The recall has about 16,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Timers.

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CPSC recall 04092: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
One incident has been reported, where the consumer received an electrical shock.
Units16,700
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."
ProductTimex Outdoor Appliance Timers, 16,700, Timers
Sold atSelected Lowe's stores nationwide, from November 2003 through December 2003, for about $20 each.
ManufacturerSalton, Inc
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
16,700Median of 2004: 13,500
CPSC recalls of 2004
278
Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
15%
Recalls of 2004 in the category Timers
0%
Recalls on the register that name Salton
4

Other recalls of the firm

Other CPSC recalls that name Salton
DateRecall
19 Mar 2008Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
2 Oct 2007Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
10 Apr 1987Coffee/Expresso/Cappuccino Maker Recalled by Salton

Salton: all 4 recalls

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04092. https://recallregister.com/product/2581-cpsc-salton-inc-announce-recall-of-timex-outdoor-appliance-timers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 04092 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: One incident has been reported, where the consumer received an electrical shock.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Selected Lowe's stores nationwide, from November 2003 through December 2003, for about $20 each.
How many units are in CPSC recall 04092?
The CPSC notice gives this number: 16,700
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: China