Recall Corner: Philips Lighting EnergySaver compact fluorescents
Philips is the latest distinguished company to find itself in Recall Corner. Due to a “Laceration Hazard”, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission is advising consumers to stop using the recalled products immediately.
The lights affected are the EnergySaver models, aka the Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps…
“The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers,” reports the CPSC.
Apparently, Philips has received 700 reports of “lamps where the glue failed and the glass outer envelope fell”. These include two reports of minor injury and three reports of “minor property damage,” says the Safety Commission.
| Product Description | Model Number | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| EnergySaver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable R30 Reflector Flood |
EL/A R30 Dim 16w | 46677 13 7076 and 46677 15 0419 |
| EnergySaver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable R40 Reflector Flood |
EL/A R40 Dim 20w | 46677 13 7083 and 46677 15 0426 |
| EnergySaver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable Par38 Reflector Flood |
EL/A Par38 Dim 20w | 46677 14 6443 and 46677 15 0433 |
The relevant model numbers to check are printed on the white ceramic area at the base of the lamps.
The bulbs were sold through distributors from March 2007 to July 2011.
Read full details of the recall >>
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2 Comments
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August 24, 2011
As these lamps are for use in the US and therefore would be designed for US mains voltages, it is unlikely that many were sold in the UK.
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August 25, 2011
Yes, that’s right Lawrence. Many of the products we have featured in the series are US / Canada only. Hopefully the interest lies in the design fault involved rather than the fear of being affected directly.
