EnergySaver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps
Class III - Low RiskWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 1.86 million)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Philips Lighting Company of Somerset, N.J.
- Reason for Recall:
- The glue that attaches 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.
- Classification:
- Class III - Low Risk
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The glue that attaches 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.
- Remedy:
- 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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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 1.86 million)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 11302