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Medium RiskCPSCcpsc-5350ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard

Category
Units Affected
240,000
Recall Date
July 1, 2009
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Electrical Shock
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5350.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5350.

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 you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Retailers And Electrical Distributors Nationwide From March 2007 Through June 2009 For Between $25 And $45. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5350.

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

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Retailers And Electrical Distributors Nationwide From March 2007 Through June 2009 For Between $25 And $45. Recall FAQ

Retailers And Electrical Distributors Nationwide From March 2007 Through June 2009 For Between $25 And $45. is the subject of an electronics recall: Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard. The notice was published on July 1, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 240,000 units are potentially affected.