Intermatic Digital Timers recall: Electrical Shock Hazard
Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Why was Intermatic Digital Timers recalled?
The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled timer immediately and unplug before checking the model number and date code. Consumers should contact Intermatic to return the timer and obtain a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, or to request a prepaid shipping label, call Intermatic at (815) 675-7000 anytime or visit the company's Web site at http://www.intermatic.com/customer%20service.aspx
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Intermatic DT27 Digital Self-Adjusting Timers
- Company
- Ewig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd., of Macau, China, Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill.
- Quantity
- 8500
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide, including Home Depot and Lowe's, from February 2007 through December 2007 for between $15 and $25.
- Recall date
- January 9, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Intermatic DT27 digital self-adjusting timer with a date code of "04B." This product is a lamp and appliance timer and is packaged as either the "DT27C Heavy Duty Digital Timer" or the "DT27CL Time All® Digital Lamp and Appliance Self-Adjusting Timer." The timer is white with a rounded top, and measures 3 7/8" tall by 2 3/4" wide by 1 5/8" deep. The brand name "Intermatic" is molded on the front of the timer, and the model number ("DT27") and date code ("04B") are printed on the back of the timer.