Philips Lighting Recalls Endura and Ambient LED Bulbs Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-08-15 · 13265
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.
Recall
Number
13265
Date
2013-08-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Endura and Ambient LED dimmable light bulbs
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Philips Lighting Co., of Somerset, N.J.
Retailer(s)
Home Depot, grocery and home center stores nationwide, online retailers, including Amazon.com and through electrical distributors between October 2012 and May 2013 for between $15 and $30.
Country of manufacture
China
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