Halogen Bulbs recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 10, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

Recall number

15242

Brand / firm

Firstech Lighting Corporation, of Shenzhen, China

Sold / distributed

Home Depot stores and professional distributors nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from November 2013 through March 2015 for about $10.

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.

What was recalled

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

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.