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Burn / ScaldSeptember 10, 2015CPSC #15242

Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

Product
Lighting
Units affected
370,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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

Hazard

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

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Home Depot stores and professional distributors nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from November 2013 through March 2015 for about $10.

Photos

Actual lamp with etch positionPhilips EcoVantage Halogen Lamp Packaging (front and back)Philips Halogenea Lamp Packaging (front and back)Philips Halogen Light bulb box packaging
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