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Philips Lighting Recalls EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 11-302 · August 11, 2011 · Philips Lighting

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips to receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement lamp.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-302 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 11, 2011
Brand
Philips Lighting
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
EnergySaver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cutsFalls and tip-overs
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 1.86 million
Made in
Mexico, Poland
Last updated by CPSC
May 6, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Philips EnergySaver, a/k/a Marathon and Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent dimmable reflector lamps, models R30, R40 and PAR 38 manufactured between March 2007 and May 2010. The following are the model numbers and Universal Product Code (UPC) numbers of the lamps included in this recall: 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 Model numbers are printed on the white ceramic area at the base of the lamps. For boxed products, the UPC number is on the bottom of the box. For products in blister cards, the UPC is at the top right corner of the back of the package. The affected products also have dates codes from March 2007 through May 2010 as follows: Date Code on Product Month and Date of Production C7 to M7 March to December 2007 A8 to M8 January to December 2008 A9 to D9 January to April 2009 0916 to 0953 April to December 2009 1001 to 1022 January to May 2010 Date codes are located on the lamps themselves, either stamped into the metal gold base of the lamp or in the white ceramic area with other product information.

Is my product affected?

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  • EnergySaver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps · About 1.86 million units

Photos from the recall notice

UPC numbers are found on the bottom panel of individual boxes
UPC numbers are found on the bottom panel of individual boxes
UPC numbers are found on the upper right side of the back of blister packs
UPC numbers are found on the upper right side of the back of blister packs
Model numbers are printed on the white ceramic area at the base of the lamps
Model numbers are printed on the white ceramic area at the base of the lamps
Model numbers are printed on the white ceramic area at the base of the lamps.
Model numbers are printed on the white ceramic area at the base of the lamps.

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Grocery and home center stores nationwide, online retailers, and professional electrical distributors from March 2007 through July 2011, for between $11 and $24.; Philips Lighting Company of Somerset, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

Philips has received 700 reports of lamps where the glue failed and the glass outer envelope fell, including two reports of minor injury and three reports of minor property damage.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Philips toll-free at (866) 622-6372 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.recall.philips.com/en_us.html

Recall history and context

Philips Lighting appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Philips Lighting recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

EnergySaver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps (About 1.86 million units). This recall involves Philips EnergySaver, a/k/a Marathon and Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent dimmable reflector lamps, models R30, R40 and PAR 38 manufactured between March 2007 and May 2010.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips to receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement lamp.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 6, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.