Philips Lighting Recalls Endura and
Ambient LED Bulbs Due to Shock Hazard
Recently the Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) announced a recall by Philips of their Endura 12-watt and
Ambient 12.5-watt LED dimmable light bulbs. This product is a Philips’
energy star lamp, one of their original designs that had a yellow-orange and
grey exterior housing (image below). It
was sold under the Endura LED brand in professional channel, and Ambient LED in
consumer channel. Philips no longer makes this product but still sells
it, with primary distribution channels like Home Depot & Amazon. This
is the second recent recall of LED bulbs sold at Home Depot, as there was a
recall of several “Ecosmart” branded lamps that were made by Lighting Science
Group a few months ago.
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CPSC Specific Recall Details
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.
Units
About 99,000
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.
EnduraLED 12W A19 2700k Dimmable
120V
AmbientLED 12.5W A19 2700k Dimmable
120V
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop
using the recalled LED bulbs, unplug the fixture, remove the bulb and contact
Philips for free replacement bulbs. Sold at Home Depot, grocery and home
center stores nationwide, online retailers, including Amazon.com and
through electrical distributors between October 2012 and May 2013 for between
$15 and $30.
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