Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-01-09 · 08157
Hazards
The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08157
Date
2008-01-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Intermatic DT27 Digital Self-Adjusting Timers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Ewig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd., of Macau, China
Retailer(s)
Retailers nationwide, including Home Depot and Lowe's, from February 2007 through December 2007 for between $15 and $25.
Importer(s)
Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
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.