The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11302·Announced 2011-08-11

Philips Recalls Compact Fluorescent Lamps Due to Falling Glass Hazard

Philips is recalling about 1.86 million EnergySaver and Marathon compact fluorescent lamps because the glass outer envelope can fall off, posing a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (laceration from falling glass) where minor injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Philips Lighting Company of Somerset, N.J. is recalling approximately 1.86 million EnergySaver, Marathon, and Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps. The recall involves models R30, R40, and PAR 38 manufactured between March 2007 and May 2010. These lamps were 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.

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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips to receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement lamp. Model numbers are printed on the white ceramic area at the base of the lamps, and UPC numbers are found on the bottom panel of individual boxes or the upper right side of the back of blister packs.

The recalled product

Product
EnergySaver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps
Manufacturer
Philips Lighting Company of Somerset, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
86

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (6)

  • 046677137076
  • 046677137083
  • 046677146443
  • 046677150419
  • 046677150426
  • 046677150433

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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