Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-01-09). Hazards: electric shock. Models: DT27. About 8,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08157 |
| Published | 2008-01-09 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Timers |
| Products | Intermatic DT27 Digital Self-Adjusting Timers |
| Firm named in the title | Intermatic |
| Firms | Ewig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd., of Macau, China (manufacturer); Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 8,500 |
| Model numbers | DT27 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Retailers nationwide, including Home Depot and Lowe's, from February 2007 through December 2007 for between $15 and $25. |
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.
Hazard
The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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