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CPSCRecalled Sep 10, 2015 · #15242

Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

Hazard

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

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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 3L, 3M 2014 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, 4J, 4K, 4L, 4M 2015 5A, 5B, 5C

Product details

Product
Halogen Bulbs
Type
Light Bulbs
Manufacturer
Firstech Lighting Corporation, of Shenzhen, China
Model numbers
UPCs
046677134136, 046677330064, 046677434748
Sold at
Home Depot stores and professional distributors nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from November 2013 through March 2015 for about $10.
Made in
China

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice