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

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 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."

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

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

官方补救措施 Remedy

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

消费者联系信息

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

相关企业

制造商：Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.

制造国家/地区：China

零售商：Selected Lowe's stores nationwide, from November 2003 through December 2003, for about $20 each.