News from CPSC: Philips Lighting Recalls Lightolier Glass Lenses Due to Laceration Hazard

 

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1 Philips Lighting Recalls Lightolier Glass Lenses Due to Laceration Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Philips-Lighting-Recalls-Lightolier-Glass-Lenses/

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Recall Date: July 29, 2014

Recall Number: 14-242

 

Philips Lighting Recalls Lightolier Glass Lenses Due to Laceration Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Philips “Lightolier” brand AF4SY Decorative Glass Lens

 

Hazard: The decorative glass lens can shatter and result in falling pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.

 

Remedy: Replace

 

Consumer Contact: Philips Lighting North America Corporation at (800) 475-9840 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at glassaccessory@philips.com, or online at www.philips.com/recall and click on the drop down “United States/English” for a photographic list of all compatible light fixtures.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 7,500

 

Description: This recall involves Philips “Lightolier” brand AF4SY decorative glass lenses used on various types of light fixtures. The clear glass lens, used to “soften” light with an additional lens layer, is 4 ¾ inches in diameter and 1/8 inch thick. The lenses were manufactured between January 2007 and December 2013. There are no markings on the product. The product number is on the packaging.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Philips has received one report of the glass lens breaking. No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled glass lens and contact Philips Lighting for a free replacement unit.

 

Sold by: Electrical wholesale distributors nationwide from February 2007 through December 2013 for between $25 and $50.

 

Manufacturer: Gray Glass Company, of Queens Village, NY

 

Manufactured in: USA

 

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