Halogen Bulbs
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 2014 2015 3L, 3M 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, 4J, 4K, 4L, 4M 5A, 5B, 5C [Learn More]
About 370,000 units were affected by this recall.
Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
Actual lamp with etch position. Philips EcoVantage Halogen Lamp Packaging (front and back)
Halogen Bulbs Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 09/10/2015 |
| Recall ID | 6513 |
| Recall Number | 15242 |
| Product Type | Light Bulbs |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Philips Lighting North America Corporation at 800-239-6587 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] and online at www.philips.com/recall and select “United States/English” for more information. |
| Last Updated | 09/15/2015 |
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