Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall 08157 · Jan 9, 2008 · Intermatic
8,500
units affected
8,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08157
- Date
- Jan 9, 2008
- Company
- Intermatic
- Units affected
- 8,500
- Product
- Intermatic DT27 Digital Self-Adjusting Timers
- Product type
- Timers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide, including Home Depot and Lowe's, from February 2007 through December 2007 for between $15 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled intermatic dt27 digital self-adjusting timers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.