Intermatic DT27C Heavy Duty, DT27CL Time All Lamp and Appliance Self-Adjusting Digital Timers

Description: Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2008 Release #08-157 Intermatic Recall Hotline: (800) 704-3595 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Intermatic DT27 Digital Self-Adjusting Timers Units: 8,500 Importer: Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill. Manufacturer: Ewig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd., of Macau, China Hazard: The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the Intermatic DT27 digital self-adjusting timer with a date code of "04B." This product is a lamp and appliance timer and is packaged as either the "DT27C Heavy Duty Digital Timer" or the "DT27CL Time All® Digital Lamp and Appliance Self-Adjusting Timer." The timer is white with a rounded top, and measures 3 7/8" tall by 2 3/4" wide by 1 5/8" deep. The brand name "Intermatic" is molded on the front of the timer, and the model number ("DT27") and date code ("04B") are printed on the back of the timer. Sold at: Retailers nationwide, including Home Depot and Lowe's, from February 2007 through December 2007 for between $15 and $25. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled timer immediately and unplug before checking the model number and date code. Consumers should contact Intermatic to return the timer and obtain a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, or to request a prepaid shipping label, call Intermatic at (800) 704-3595 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.intermatic.com Front View Back View Close Up of Label [Learn More]