February 5, 2009 
Intermatic is recalling about 200,000 DT17 heavy duty digital timers. The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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.
The timers were sold by retailers and electrical distributors nationwide from September 2005 through December 2008 for between $15 and $25. They were made in China.
Consumers should unplug the timer immediately and contact Intermatic to obtain a free replacement including shipping.
For additional information, call Intermatic at (800) 704-3585 anytime, or visit the firm"s Web site at www.intermatic.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
