Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard

Recall Date
2009-02-05
Manufacturer
Computime Ltd., of China
Units Affected
About 200,000

Products Involved

Intermatic DT17 Heavy Duty Digital Timers

Hazard

The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the timer immediately and contact Intermatic to obtain a free replacement, including shipping.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

Retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from September 2005 through December 2008 for between $15 and $25.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall 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.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28