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Product Recall
Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
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Halogen Bulbs
Recall Date: September 10th, 2015
Type: Light Bulbs
Units: About 370,000
Hazards: The lens of the bulb can shatter in the lamp or the lens can fall and shatter, posing a laceration and burn hazard.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bulbs, remove them from any fixtures and contact Philips to request packaging materials and instructions for returning the recalled bulbs at no cost. Philips will provide free replacement bulbs.
Description
This recall involves Philips 60W PAR 16 120V halogen bulbs manufactured from November 2013 to March 2015. Date codes that represent the month and year of production are painted on the bulb glass along with "PHILIPS Halogena PAR 16," "China" and "60W/120/V." Recalled bulb date codes include: Affected Date Codes: 2013 2014 2015 3L, 3M 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, 4J, 4K, 4L, 4M 5A, 5B, 5C
Images:
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Philips EcoVantage Halogen Lamp Packaging (front and back)
Philips Halogenea Lamp Packaging (front and back)
Philips Halogen Light bulb box packaging
Consumer Contact:
Philips Lighting North America Corporation at 800-239-6587 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] and online at www.philips.com/recall and select “United States/English” for more information.Injuries:
Philips has received 13 reports of the lens of the bulb shattering, including five reports of property damage totaling about $700 and two laceration injuries.
Manufacturers:
Firstech Lighting Corporation, of Shenzhen, China
Retailers:
Home Depot stores and professional distributors nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from November 2013 through March 2015 for about $10.
Importers:
Philips Lighting North America Corporation, of Somerset, N.J.
