Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 9, 2008 CPSC #08157

Quick answer

Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #08157, announced on January 9, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Ewig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd., Intermatic Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Intermatic DT27 Digital Self-Adjusting Timers

Recalled brands

Ewig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd., Intermatic Inc.

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.

Recall date

January 9, 2008

Categories

Timers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08157?

CPSC recall #08157 covers Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 9, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08157?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08157 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Intermatic-Recalls-Digital-Timers-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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