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CPSCRecalled Aug 15, 2013 · #13265

Philips Lighting Recalls Endura and Ambient LED Bulbs Due to Shock Hazard

Hazard

A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose a shock hazard.

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Description

This recall involves Endura 12-watt and Ambient 12.5-watt LED dimmable light bulbs. The bulbs are orange in color and have "MADE IN CHINA," "Fabrique in Chine" followed by a slanted "S," and the model number 9290001829 printed on the gray plastic band on the neck of the bulbs. The date codes, 2L for the Endura bulbs and 2K or 2L for the Ambient bulbs, are printed on the metal screw base. The bulbs give off a white light and are used indoors to replace incandescent bulbs. The following chart outlines the recall details: Product Name Model Number Ordering Code UPC Date Code EnduraLED 12W A19 2700k Dimmable 120V 9290001829 12A19/END/2700-800 DIM 46677 40994 2L AmbientLED 12.5W A19 2700k Dimmable 120V 9290001829 BC-12.5A19/AMB/2700-800 DIM 46677 42215 2K and 2L

Product details

Product
Endura and Ambient LED dimmable light bulbs
Type
Light Bulbs
Manufacturer
Philips Lighting Co., of Somerset, N.J.
Model numbers
9290001829, 12W, A19, 120V, 12A19/END/2700-800, 46677, 40994, 2L, 5W, 5A19/AMB/2700-800, 42215, 2K
UPCs
Sold at
Home Depot, grocery and home center stores nationwide, online retailers, including Amazon.com and through electrical distributors between October 2012 and May 2013 for between $15 and $30.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, unplug the fixture, remove the bulb and contact Philips for free replacement bulbs.

View the official CPSC notice