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RECALL DATA FROM CONSUMER PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISSION

Date: 3/1/2009

Information is provided in the event you have installed Intermatic DT17 Heavy Duty Digital Timers NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2009 Release #09-119 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 704-3595 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard 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 DT17 Heavy Duty Digital Timers Units: About 200,000 Importer: Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill. Manufacturer: Computime Ltd., of China Hazard: The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled Intermatic DT17 heavy-duty digital timers are lamp and appliance timers. They were packaged as the "DT17C Heavy Duty Digital Timer" and the "DT17C8 Heavy Duty Digital Timer." The timer is white-colored and measures 3 3/8" tall x 2 5/8" wide x 1 5/8" deep. Only products with date codes of "40Z" through "52Z" or date codes ending in "A," "B" or "C" are included in the recall. The brand name "Intermatic" is molded on the front of the timer, and the model number ("DT17") and date code are printed on the back of the timer. Sold at: Retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from September 2005 through December 2008 for between $15 and $25. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should unplug the timer immediately and contact Intermatic to obtain a free replacement including shipping. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Intermatic at (800) 704-3585 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.intermatic.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09119.html