UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 6, 2015

DATA I/O CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

6464 185th Ave NE, Suite 101, Redmond, Washington, 98052
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)

(425) 881-6444

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 7.01         Regulation FD Disclosure.

Over the recent holiday when Data I/O’s corporate offices were closed, Joel Hatlen, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Data I/O, had a stroke.  Joel’s condition is stable, his recovery is progressing, and he is in good spirits.  Joel’s responsibilities have not been transferred, he  remains available for consultation with Data I/O on critical issues and currently expects to return to the office in the next several weeks.  Data I/O looks forward to Joel’s return and does not expect Joel’s temporary absence to have a material impact on Data I/O.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.