Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-07-01 · 09259
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
09259
Date
2009-07-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Intermatic Model ST01 and EI600 In-wall Electronic Timers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from March 2007 through June 2009 for between $25 and $45.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
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.