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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.
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
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