Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 09119 · Feb 5, 2009 · Intermatic
200,000
units affected
200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09119
- Date
- Feb 5, 2009
- Company
- Intermatic
- Units affected
- 200,000
- Product
- Intermatic DT17 Heavy Duty Digital Timers
- Product type
- Timers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should unplug the timer immediately and contact Intermatic to obtain a free replacement, including shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from September 2005 through December 2008 for between $15 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled intermatic dt17 heavy duty digital timers?
Consumers should unplug the timer immediately and contact Intermatic to obtain a free replacement, including shipping.
What is the hazard?
The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a 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.