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Philips Energy Saver a.k.a. Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Lamps – models R30, R40 and PAR38
- Starting date:
- August 17, 2011
- Posting date:
- August 17, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002630
Affected products
Philips Energy Saver a.k.a. Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Lamps – models R30, R40 and PAR38
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 PAR38 manufactured between March 2007 and May 2010.
| 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.
| 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.
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.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Mexico and Poland.
Companies
- Importer
-
Philips Electronics Ltd.
Philips Lighting
Tel: 1-866-622-6372
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What you should do
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 company's website.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:b50b5b50-9925-4f5b-901a-439953cbbfe3:bcbdfd9e-bc67-4982-b2f1-81e7a98d342f].