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Recalls / 2013-08-15

Philips Lighting Recalls Endura and Ambient LED Bulbs Due to Shock Hazard

13265 · Recalled 2013-08-15 · CPSC page

Endura and Ambient LED bulb
Endura and Ambient LED bulb

Description

This recall involves Endura 12-watt and Ambient 12.5-watt LED dimmable light bulbs. The bulbs are orange in color and have "MADE IN CHINA," "Fabrique in Chine" followed by a slanted "S," and the model number 9290001829 printed on the gray plastic band on the neck of the bulbs. The date codes, 2L for the Endura bulbs and 2K or 2L for the Ambient bulbs, are printed on the metal screw base. The bulbs give off a white light and are used indoors to replace incandescent bulbs. The following chart outlines the recall details: Product Name Model Number Ordering Code UPC Date Code EnduraLED 12W A19 2700k Dimmable 120V 9290001829 12A19/END/2700-800 DIM 46677 40994 2L AmbientLED 12.5W A19 2700k Dimmable 120V 9290001829 BC-12.5A19/AMB/2700-800 DIM 46677 42215 2K and 2L

Hazards

A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose a shock hazard.

Reported injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, unplug the fixture, remove the bulb and contact Philips for free replacement bulbs.

Products

NameModelUnits
Endura and Ambient LED dimmable light bulbsAbout 99,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Philips Lighting Co.
Made in
China
Sold at
Home Depot, grocery, home center, online retailers, including Amazon.com, through electrical distributors, May 2013 for, $30.

Consumer contact

Philips Lighting Co. at (800) 295-5147 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.recall.philips.com, choose United States/English and click on the Endura and Ambient LED bulb recall for more information or email the firm at ledprincelamp@philips.com for more information.

More images

The factory code, a slanted “S,” and other information printed on the ceramic band on the neck of the bulbs.
The factory code, a slanted “S,” and other information printed on the ceramic band on the neck of the bulbs.
Location of the date codes, 2K or 2L, near the metal screw base of the bulbs.
Location of the date codes, 2K or 2L, near the metal screw base of the bulbs.

Source: CPSC recall 13265. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.