Philips Lighting Recalls Lightolier Glass Lenses Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 14242 · Jul 29, 2014 · Philips Lighting
7,500
units affected
7,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14242
- Date
- Jul 29, 2014
- Company
- Philips Lighting
- Units affected
- 7,500
- Product
- Philips "Lightolier" brand AF4SY Decorative Glass Lens
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The decorative glass lens can shatter and result in falling pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled glass lens and contact Philips Lighting for a free replacement unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Philips has received one report of the glass lens breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical wholesale distributors nationwide from February 2007 through December 2013 for between $25 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled philips "lightolier" brand af4sy decorative glass lens?
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled glass lens and contact Philips Lighting for a free replacement unit.
What is the hazard?
The decorative glass lens can shatter and result in falling pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.