The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09259·Announced 2009-07-01

Intermatic In-Wall Electronic Timers Recalled for Shock Hazard

Intermatic is recalling about 240,000 in-wall electronic timers because a metal object inserted into the battery tray can reach internal contacts, posing a shock hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (shock hazard) where minor injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Intermatic Inc. is recalling approximately 240,000 in-wall electronic timers, including models ST01, ST01C, ST01AC, ST01AC70, ST01C70, ST01CL, EI600C, EI600LAC, EI600LAC8, EI600WC, and EI600WC8. These timers are white, off-white, or almond, measure 2 1/2 inches high by 1 3/4 inches wide, and typically replace standard wall switches. The recall includes timers with the "Intermatic" brand name molded on the front, four keypad buttons, and no 3-digit date code stamped on the inside of the cover door. Timers with a 3-digit date code are not included in this recall.

The hazard exists because when consumers attempt to replace the timer's battery, a metal object placed through the battery tray slot can reach internal metal contacts, posing a shock hazard. The company has received twelve reports of consumers receiving a minor shock while changing the timer's battery.

The timers were sold at retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from March 2007 through June 2009 for between $25 and $45. Consumers should not attempt to change the in-wall timer's battery until they receive a repair kit. They should contact Intermatic to obtain a free repair kit with installation instructions. For additional information, consumers can call Intermatic toll-free at (877) 417-4316 or visit www.intermatic.com.

The recalled product

Product
Intermatic Model ST01 and EI600 In-wall Electronic Timers
Manufacturer
Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Timers
Hazard
Affected units
240,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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