Philips Energy Saver a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent

Philips Energy Saver

a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Lamps models R30 Dimmable, R40 Dimmable, and PAR 38 Dimmable Recalled

Hazard:  The glue attaching 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.

Philips has received about 700 reports in the United States and 40 reports in Canada of lamps where the glue failed and glass outer envelope fell, and two reports of minor injury and three reports of minor property damage in the United States.

This voluntary recall involves Philips Energy Saver, also known as Marathon or 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 UPC numbers of the lamps included in this recall:

Product Description	Model Number	UPC
Energy Saver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable R30 Reflector Flood	EL/A R30 Dim 16w	0 46677 13707 6
Energy Saver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable R40 Reflector Flood	EL/A R40 Dim 20w	0 46677 13708 3
Energy Saver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable PAR38 Reflector Flood	EL/A PAR38 Dim 20w	0 46677 14644 3

Model numbers are printed on the white plastic area at the base of the lamps.

The affected products also have date codes from March 2007 through May 2010 as follows:

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips to receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement lamp.

For more information, consumers may contact Philips toll-free at 1-866-622-6372 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website.