Philips Lighting Recalls Lightolier Glass Lenses Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled July 29, 2014 · CPSC recall 14242 · Philips Lighting

Packaging for Philips Lighting “Lightolier” AF4SY Glass Lens

Light fixtures compatible with Philips Lighting “Lightolier” AF4SY 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

Units

About 7,500

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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

Contact

Philips Lighting North America Corporation at (800) 475-9840 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], 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.

Product

Philips "Lightolier" brand AF4SY Decorative Glass Lens

Manufacturer(s)

Gray Glass Company, of Queens Village, NY

Retailers

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

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →