CPSCGeneral Alert
Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Published: January 9, 2008Recall ID: 08157Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Intermatic DT27 Digital Self-Adjusting Timers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Intermatic-Recalls-Digital-Timers-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a9e06244748945f9b1646b44c14248d6.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Front View of Recalled Digital Timer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2465bbc30f454be6a8c5246581744479.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Back View of Recalled Digital Timer |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/61f634166ca9403c8d1fefdbcaed571f.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Label on Recalled Digital Timer |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Intermatic DT27 Digital Self-Adjusting Timers |
| Products › Type | Timers |
| Products › Category I D | 2174 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 8500 |
| Recall I D | 4174 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Retailers nationwide, including Home Depot and Lowe's, from February 2007 through December 2007 for between $15 and $25. |
| Recall Date | 2008-01-09T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08157 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Ewig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd., of Macau, China |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmEwig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd., of Macau, China