CPSC recall · Reported August 15, 2013
Philips Lighting Recalls Endura and Ambient LED Bulbs Due to Shock Hazard
A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose a shock hazard.
Philips Lighting Co., of Somerset, N.j. recalled This recall involves Endura 12-watt and Ambient 12.5-watt LED dimmable light bulbs. The b….
Philips Lighting Recalls Endura and Ambient LED Bulbs Due to Shock Hazard was recalled by Philips Lighting Co., of Somerset, N.j. in August 15, 2013. Reason: A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, unplug the fixture, remov…. Verify recall #13265 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Philips Lighting Co., of Somerset, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose ….
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- August 15, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13265 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves Endura 12-watt and Ambient 12.5-watt LED dimmable light bulbs. The bulbs are orange in color and have "MADE IN CHINA," "Fabrique in Chine" followed by a slanted "S," and the model number 9290001829 printed on the gray plastic band on the neck of the bulbs. The date codes, 2L for the Endura bulbs and 2K or 2L for the Ambient bulbs, are printed on the metal screw base. The bulbs give off a white light and are used indoors to replace incandescent bulbs. The following chart outlines the recall details: Product Name Model Number Ordering Code UPC Date Code EnduraLED 12W A19 2700k Dimmable 120V 9290001829 12A19/END/2700-800 DIM 46677 40994 2L AmbientLED 12.5W A19 2700k Dimmable 120V 9290001829 BC-12.5A19/AMB/2700-800 DIM 46677 42215 2K and 2L
Reason for recall
A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose a shock hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, unplug the fixture, remove the bulb and contact Philips for free replacement bulbs.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13265 |
| Date reported | August 15, 2013 |
| Date initiated | August 15, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Lighting Co., of Somerset, N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 99,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, unplug the fixture, remove the bulb and contact Philips for free …
- Check the recall number (13265) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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