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Medium RiskCPSCcpsc-5129ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard

Units Affected
200,000
Recall Date
February 5, 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-5129.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5129.

Consumers should unplug the timer immediately and contact Intermatic to obtain a free replacement, including shipping.

✅ 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 September 2005 Through December 2008 For Between $15 And $25. 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-5129.

For additional information, call Intermatic at (800) 704-3595 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.intermatic.com

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Retailers And Electrical Distributors Nationwide From September 2005 Through December 2008 For Between $15 And $25. Recall FAQ

Retailers And Electrical Distributors Nationwide From September 2005 Through December 2008 For Between $15 And $25. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard. The notice was published on February 5, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 200,000 units are potentially affected.