Recalls / 2015-09-10

Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

15242 · Recalled 2015-09-10 · CPSC page

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 3L, 3M 2014 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, 4J, 4K, 4L, 4M 2015 5A, 5B, 5C

Hazards

The lens of the bulb can shatter in the lamp or the lens can fall and shatter, posing a laceration and burn hazard.

Reported 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.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Halogen Bulbs		About 370,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Firstech Lighting Corporation
Importer: Philips Lighting North America Corporation, of Somerset, N.J.
Made in: China
Sold at: Home Depot stores, professional distributors nationwide, online at www.Amazon.com

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 halogenlamp@philips.com and online at www.philips.com/recall and select "United States/English" for more information.

More images

Philips EcoVantage Halogen Lamp Packaging (front and back)

Philips Halogenea Lamp Packaging (front and back)

Philips Halogen Light bulb box packaging

Source: CPSC recall 15242. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.