Recall #15-242 · Published September 10, 2015

Firstech Lighting Halogen Bulbs

Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Halogen Bulbs from Firstech Lighting on September 10, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The lens of the bulb can shatter in the lamp or the lens can fall and shatter, posing a laceration and burn hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

Actual lamp with etch position
Actual lamp with etch position
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

UPC or product codes

046677134136046677330064046677434748

Which products are included?

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

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and 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.

Official 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 type: Replace

Product and sales details

Brand
Firstech Lighting
Manufacturer
Firstech Lighting Corporation, of Shenzhen, China
Product type
Light bulbs
Recall number
15-242
Units
About 370,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Home Depot stores and professional distributors nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from November 2013 through March 2015 for about $10.
Importer
Philips Lighting North America Corporation, of Somerset, N.J.

Halogen Bulbs

CPSC product type: Light Bulbs

Recall contact information

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.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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