Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 09259. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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 to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 09259 has the recall date 1 Jul 2009. The notice names the firm Intermatic. The recall has about 240,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 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 | The firm has received twelve reports of consumers receiving a minor shock while changing the timer's battery. |
|---|---|
| Units | 240,000 |
| Description | 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 and measures 2 1/2 inches high by 1 3/4 inches wide. Model numbers can be found on the packaging and on the instruction. In-Wall timers are included in this recall if (1) the brand name "Intermatic" is molded on the front of the timer cover door, (2) the timer has only four keypad buttons, and (3) there is no 3-digit date code (e.g. "04C") stamped on the inside of the timer cover door. Timers with a 3-digit date code (e.g. "04C") stamped on the inside of the timer cover door are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Intermatic Model ST01 and EI600 In-wall Electronic Timers, About 240,000, Timers |
| Sold at | Retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from March 2007 through June 2009 for between $25 and $45. |
| Manufacturer | Intermatic Inc |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 240,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Timers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Intermatic
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2002 | CPSC, Intermatic Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights |
| 16 Aug 1979 | Energy-Saving Devices On Heating Units Recalled by Intermatic |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09259. https://recallregister.com/product/5350-intermatic-recalls-in-wall-timers-due-to-shock-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09259 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received twelve reports of consumers receiving a minor shock while changing the timer's battery.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from March 2007 through June 2009 for between $25 and $45.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09259?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 240,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico