Recall Notice: Philips Energy Saver Lamps!

Product Name

Philips Energy Saver a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Lamps - models R30 Dimmable, R40 Dimmable, and PAR 38 Dimmable
Full Product Description

This voluntary recall involves Philips Energy Saver, also known as Marathon or 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 UPC numbers of the lamps included in this recall:

Product Description

Model Number

UPC
Energy Saver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable R30 Reflector Flood EL/A R30
Dim 16w 0 46677 13707 6
Energy Saver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable R40 Reflector Flood EL/A R40
Dim 20w 0 46677 13708 3
Energy Saver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable PAR38 Reflector Flood EL/A PAR38
Dim 20w 0 46677 14644 3


Model numbers are printed on the white plastic area at the base of the lamps.

The affected products also have date 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


The date code can be found on several different places on the product. It is typically found on the plastic but can also be found on the metal base. The images in this notice show the different locations of the date code on the plastic and metal base.

Hazard Identified

The glue attaching 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.

Philips has received about 700 reports in the United States and 40 reports in Canada of lamps where the glue failed and glass outer envelope fell, and two reports of minor injury and three reports of minor property damage in the United States.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these lamps.
Corrective Action

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

For more information, consumers may contact Philips toll-free at 1-866-622-6372 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Next link will take you to another Web site company's website.

Consumers may also view the recall notice on the Next link will take you to another Web site Electrical Safety Authority's website.
Number Sold

Approximately 326,069 units of the affected products were sold at grocery and home centre stores, and professional electrical distributors across Canada.
Time Period Sold

The affected products were distributed from March 2007 through July 2011.

Manufactured in Mexico and Poland.
Companies

Importer
Philips Lighting, a division of Philips Electronics Ltd.
Images

Image 1

Philips Compact Flourescent Lights
Philips Energy Saver a k a Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Lamps models R30 Dimmable R40 Dimmable and PAR 38 Dimmable

Image 2

The UPC number is on the bottom of the box
Philips Energy Saver a k a Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Lamps models R30 Dimmable R40 Dimmable and PAR 38 Dimmable

Image 3

The date code location
Philips Energy Saver a k a Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Lamps models R30 Dimmable R40 Dimmable and PAR 38 Dimmable