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Electronics & Technology/Smart Home

Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

Agency Publication Date: September 10, 2015
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Summary

Approximately 370,000 Philips 60W PAR 16 120V halogen bulbs are being recalled because the glass lens can shatter or fall out while in use. Philips has received 13 reports of the lens shattering, including two laceration injuries and property damage totaling about $700. These bulbs were sold at Home Depot stores, professional distributors, and online at Amazon.com from November 2013 through March 2015 for about $10. Consumers should immediately stop using these bulbs and contact Philips for free replacement bulbs.

Risk

The glass lens of the bulb can shatter while inside the lamp or fall and shatter upon impact, posing a serious risk of cuts (lacerations) and burns to consumers.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled bulbs and remove them from any lighting fixtures.
  2. Check the glass of your bulb for the printed text 'PHILIPS Halogena PAR 16', 'China', and '60W/120/V' along with an affected date code.
  3. Identify if your bulb is affected by looking for these specific date codes: 3L and 3M (from 2013); 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, 4J, 4K, 4L, and 4M (from 2014); or 5A, 5B, and 5C (from 2015).
  4. Verify the UPC codes on your product packaging: 046677134136, 046677330064, or 046677434748.
  5. Contact Philips Lighting North America at 800-239-6587 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email halogenlamp@philips.com, to request packaging materials and instructions for returning the bulbs at no cost and to receive free replacements.
  6. Visit www.philips.com/recall and select 'United States/English' for additional information and instructions.
  7. For further questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

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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.

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.

Affected Products

Product: Philips 60W PAR 16 120V Halogen Bulbs
UPC Codes:
046677134136
046677330064
046677434748
Lot Numbers:
2013: 3L, 3M
2014: 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, 4J, 4K, 4L, 4M
2015: 5A, 5B, 5C
Date Ranges: November 2013 - March 2015

Product Images

Actual lamp with etch position

Actual lamp with etch position

Philips EcoVantage Halogen Lamp Packaging (front and back)

Philips EcoVantage Halogen Lamp Packaging (front and back)

Philips Halogenea Lamp Packaging (front and back)

Philips Halogenea Lamp Packaging (front and back)

Philips Halogen Light bulb box packaging

Philips Halogen Light bulb box packaging

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15242
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Firstech Lighting Corporation, of Shenzhen, China
Sold By: Home Depot stores and professional distributors nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from November 2013 through March 2015 for about $10.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 370,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Philips Lighting North America Corporation, of Somerset, N.J.
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.
Agency Last Updated: September 15, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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