Product Recall: Philips Energy Saver Compact Dimmable Fluorescents

Philips Flourescent Recall

Philips has identified a safety problem that affects a number of Energy Saver a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent dimmable reflector lamps produced between March 2007 and May 2010, and sold from March 2007 through July 2011. 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 possible laceration hazard to consumers. Philips is offering a free replacement lamp to consumers.

The Model numbers and UPC codes affected are listed below:

Product Description Model Number UPC

EnergySaver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable R30 Reflector Flood EL/A R30 Dim 16w 0 46677 13707 6

EnergySaver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable R40 Reflector Flood EL/A R40 Dim 20w 0 46677 13708 3

EnergySaver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable Par38  Reflector Flood EL/A Par38 Dim 20w 0 46677 14644 3

Find out more: http://www.recall.philips.com/CFLi/en_ca.html – page=page-1

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