CPSC2015-09-10
Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
Firstech Lighting Corporation, of Shenzhen, China
Hazard
The lens of the bulb can shatter in the lamp or the lens can fall and shatter, posing a laceration and burn hazard.
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.
Sold at
Home Depot stores and professional distributors nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from November 2013 through March 2015 for about $10.
Affected count
About 370,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Halogen Bulbs
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Philips-Recalls-Halogen-BulbsDon't want to check this manually?
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