In-Wall Timers Recalled by Intermatic Due to Shock Hazard

On July 1, 2009 Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, IL recalled approximately 240,000 Intermatic model ST01 and EI600 in-wall electronic timers. When you try to replace the timer’s battery and place a metal object through the battery tray slot, the object can reach internal metal contacts, posing a shock hazard. Intermatic has received twelve reports of people receiving a minor shock while changing the timer’s battery.

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.

These units were sold at retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from March 2007 through June 2009 for between $25 and $45. They were manufactured in Mexico.

If you have one of these units, then you should not attempt to change the in-wall timer’s battery until you receive the repair kit. You should contact Intermatic to obtain a free repair kit with installation instructions. For additional information, call Intermatic toll-free at (877) 417-4316 anytime or visit their web site at http://www.intermatic.com/customer%20service/product%20recalls.aspx

 

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