Recalled: Philips Lightbulbs
Philips recently announced the recall of approximately 1.86 million of its EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Flourescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamp Lightbulbs due to a potential laceration risk. The glue used to hold together the inner and outer parts of the lamp can fail, causing the outer part to fall and hit people or objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Recalled products include:
- Philips EnergySaver, aka Marathon and Marathon Classic Compact Flourescent dimmable reflector lamps models R30, R40 and PAR 38 manufactured March 2007-May 2010.
- UPC numbers of the lamps affected by the recall include:
| 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 |
The date codes of the recalled products, from March 2007 to May 2010 are 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 |
The recalled products were sold at grocery and home stores nationwide, through online retailers, and also through professional electrical distributors from March 2007 to July 2011, for $11-$24. There have been 700 reports of lamps where the glue failed, causing the outer glass envelope to fall. So far, there have been two reports of minor injury, and three reports of minor damage to property.
Consumers should stop using the products immediately, and contact the manufacturer for information on how to receive a free replacement lamp.
For additional information, consumers can contact Philips , at (866) 622-6372 9-5 ET M-F, or visit their website at www.recall.philips.com/en_us
Recalled: Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casserole Dishes
Macy’s recently announced the recall of nearly 1 million (960,000) of its Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles due to a failure in the enamel coating, which can crack or break during use, causing the enamel to crack or fly off of the dish as a projectile, posing laceration or burning risks to the consumer. Recalled products include:
- Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles in 7 quart, 5.5 quart, 2.75 quart sizes
- With the following exterior enamel finishes: red, cobalt blue, sand, green, blue, white, mustard, brown, and teal–all with cream colored interior finishes
- The casseroles are embossed with “Martha Stewart Collection” on the bottom, and on the lid handle
The recalled products were sold in Macy’s stores, and AAFES, MCX, and NEX locations nationwide, and also on macys.com from June 2007 to June 2011, for between $25-$170. There have been two reports of the enamel cracking and flying off of the casseroles during use. So far no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled items, and return them to a Macy’s store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Macy’s at (888) 257-5949 10-10, or visit their website at www.macys.com
What to Do if You Were Injured or Affected by a Recalled Product
If you or a loved one has been injured or otherwise harmed as a result of any of these recalls, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries, medical bills, or other expenses or damages. If you feel you have been injured by a recalled product, contact an experienced products liability attorney.
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