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Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard

  • Recalled In-wall Electronic Timer
  • Recalled In-wall Timers have no date code stamp
  • In-wall times with visible date code stamps are NOT included in the recall
Name of Product:
Intermatic Model ST01 and EI600 In-wall Electronic Timers
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.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
July 01, 2009
Units:

About 240,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, call Intermatic toll-free at (877) 417-4316 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.intermatic.com.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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/Injuries:

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.
Manufacturer(s):
Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill.
Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:
09-259

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