Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 09259 · Jul 1, 2009 · Intermatic
240,000
units affected
240,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09259
- Date
- Jul 1, 2009
- Company
- Intermatic
- Units affected
- 240,000
- Product
- Intermatic Model ST01 and EI600 In-wall Electronic Timers
- Product type
- Timers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should not attempt to change the in-wall timer's battery until they receive the repair kit. Consumers should contact Intermatic to obtain a free repair kit with installation instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received twelve reports of consumers receiving a minor shock while changing the timer's battery.
- Sold at
- Retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from March 2007 through June 2009 for between $25 and $45.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled intermatic model st01 and ei600 in-wall electronic timers?
Consumers should not attempt to change the in-wall timer's battery until they receive the repair kit. Consumers should contact Intermatic to obtain a free repair kit with installation instructions.
What is the 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.
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.