A lead wire in the bulb’s housing can have an improper fitting, posing a shock hazard
of ConsumerAffairs
Philips Lighting of Somerset, N.J., is recalling about 99,000 Endura and Ambient LED dimmable light bulbs.
A lead wire in the bulb’s housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose a shock hazard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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 | Factory Code | 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
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| 2K and 2L | |
The LED bulbs, manufactured in China, were sold at Home Depot, grocery and home center stores nationwide, online retailers and through electrical distributors between October 2012, and May 2013, for between $15 and $30.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, unplug the fixture, remove the bulb and contact Philips for free replacement bulbs.
Consumers may contact Philips Lighting at (800) 295-5147 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at ledprincelamp@philips.com.