Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 08157. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 08157 has the recall date 9 Jan 2008. The notice names the firm Ewig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore. The recall has about 8,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Timers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 8,500 |
| 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. |
| Product | Intermatic DT27 Digital Self-Adjusting Timers, 8500, Timers |
| Sold at | Retailers nationwide, including Home Depot and Lowe's, from February 2007 through December 2007 for between $15 and $25. |
| Manufacturer | Ewig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd |
| Importer | Intermatic Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 8,500Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Timers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Ewig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08157The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08157. https://recallregister.com/product/4174-intermatic-recalls-digital-timers-due-to-electrical-shock-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08157 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retailers nationwide, including Home Depot and Lowe's, from February 2007 through December 2007 for between $15 and $25.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08157?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
8500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China