The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling Intermatic Model ST01 and EI600 In-wall Electronic Timers because of a shock hazard.

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-coloured and measures 6.5 cm by 4.5 cm by 4.5 cm wide.
Model numbers can be found on the packaging and on the instruction sheet.

In-Wall timers are included in this recall if (1) the brand name “Intermatic” is moulded on the front of the timer cover door, (2) the timer has only four keypad buttons and (3) there is no three-digit date code (e.g. “04C”) stamped on the inside of the timer cover door. Timers with a three-digit date code (e.g. “04C”) stamped on the inside of the timer cover door are not included in this recall.

When consumers trying to replace the timer’s battery place a metal object through the battery tray slot, the object can reach internal metal contacts, posing a shock hazard.

The firm has received 12 reports of consumers receiving a minor shock while changing the timer’s battery.
About 240,000 timers were sold by retailers and electrical distributors across the U.S. from March 2007 through June 2009 for between $25 and $45 US.

Consumers should not attempt to change the in-wall timer’s battery until they receive the repair kit. Consumers should contact Intermatic to obtain a free repair kit with installation instructions.

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