Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-02-05 · 09119
Hazards
The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
09119
Date
2009-02-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Intermatic DT17 Heavy Duty Digital Timers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Computime Ltd., of China
Retailer(s)
Retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from September 2005 through December 2008 for between $15 and $25.
Importer(s)
Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.