Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-09-10 · 15242
Hazards
The lens of the bulb can shatter in the lamp or the lens can fall and shatter, posing a laceration and burn hazard.
Recall
Number
15242
Date
2015-09-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Halogen Bulbs
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Firstech Lighting Corporation, of Shenzhen, China
Retailer(s)
Home Depot stores and professional distributors nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from November 2013 through March 2015 for about $10.
Importer(s)
Philips Lighting North America Corporation, of Somerset, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
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