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CPSC2011-08-11

Philips Lighting Recalls EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard

Philips Lighting Company of Somerset, N.J.

Product photos

UPC numbers are found on the bottom panel of individual boxes
UPC numbers are found on the bottom panel of individual boxes
UPC numbers are found on the upper right side of the back of blister packs
UPC numbers are found on the upper right side of the back of blister packs
Model numbers are printed on the white ceramic area at the base of the lamps
Model numbers are printed on the white ceramic area at the base of the lamps
Model numbers are printed on the white ceramic area at the base of the lamps.
Model numbers are printed on the white ceramic area at the base of the lamps.
Date codes are printed on the white ceramic area or stamped in the gold metal at the base of the lamps.
Date codes are printed on the white ceramic area or stamped in the gold metal at the base of the lamps.
Date codes are printed on the white ceramic area or stamped in the gold metal at the base of the lamps.
Date codes are printed on the white ceramic area or stamped in the gold metal at the base of the lamps.
Hazard

The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips to receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement lamp.
Sold at
Grocery and home center stores nationwide, online retailers, and professional electrical distributors from March 2007 through July 2011, for between $11 and $24.
Affected count
About 1.86 million
Injuries reported
Philips has received 700 reports of lamps where the glue failed and the glass outer envelope fell, including two reports of minor injury and three reports of minor property damage.
Manufactured in
Mexico, Poland
Remedy type
Replace
Products
EnergySaver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Philips toll-free at (866) 622-6372 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.recall.philips.com/en_us.html

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Philips-Lighting-Recalls-EnergySaver-and-Marathon-Compact-Fluorescent-Dimmable-Reflector-Flood-Lamps-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

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