Intermatic Digital Timers recall: Shock Hazard
Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard
Why was Intermatic Digital Timers recalled?
The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should unplug the timer immediately and contact Intermatic to obtain a free replacement, including shipping. Contact: For additional information, call Intermatic at (800) 704-3595 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.intermatic.com
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 DT17 Heavy Duty Digital Timers
- Company
- Computime Ltd., of China, Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 200,000
- Sold at
- Retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from September 2005 through December 2008 for between $15 and $25.
- Recall date
- February 5, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Intermatic DT17 heavy-duty digital timers are lamp and appliance timers. They were packaged as the "DT17C Heavy Duty Digital Timer" and the "DT17C8 Heavy Duty Digital Timer." The timer is white-colored and measures 3 3/8" tall x 2 5/8" wide x 1 5/8" deep. Only products with date codes of "40Z" through "52Z" or date codes ending in "A," "B" or "C" are included in the recall. The brand name "Intermatic" is molded on the front of the timer, and the model number ("DT17") and date code are printed on the back of the timer.