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Electric ShockJuly 1, 2009CPSC #09259

Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard

Product
Timers
Units affected
240,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves the Intermatic in-wall electronic timers with model numbers ST01, ST01C, ST01AC, ST01AC70, ST01C70, ST01CL, EI600C, EI600LAC, EI600LAC8, EI600WC, and EI600WC8. This product is a lamp and appliance timer and typically takes the place of a standard wall switch. The timer is white, off-white, or almond and measures 2 1/2 inches high by 1 3/4 inches wide. Model numbers can be found on the packaging and on the instruction. In-Wall timers are included in this recall if (1) the brand name "Intermatic" is molded on the front of the timer cover door, (2) the timer has only four keypad buttons, and (3) there is no 3-digit date code (e.g. "04C") stamped on the inside of the timer cover door. Timers with a 3-digit date code (e.g. "04C") stamped on the inside of the timer cover door are not included in this recall.

Hazard

When consumers trying to replace the timer's battery place a metal object through the battery tray slot, the object can reach internal metal contacts, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Injuries

The firm has received twelve reports of consumers receiving a minor shock while changing the timer's battery.

Made in

Mexico

Where it was sold

  • Retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from March 2007 through June 2009 for between $25 and $45.

Photos

Recalled In-wall Electronic TimerRecalled timers have no date code stampTimers with visibla date code stamp are NOT included in recall
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