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Product Recall Number: 13-265

Why was Endura and Ambient LED dimmable light bulbs recalled?

A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose a shock hazard.

Endura and Ambient LED dimmable light bulbs
Here's product recall specific data for Endura and Ambient LED dimmable light bulbs.

  • Product Recall Number: 13-265

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2013-08-15

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Endura and Ambient LED dimmable light bulbs

  • Description: The dimmable LED bulbs have improper wiring. When used, they can electrify lamps and shock users.

  • Hazard Description: A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose a shock hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 99,000

  • Incidents: No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, unplug the fixture, remove the bulb and contact Philips for free replacement bulbs.

  • Sold At: Home Depot, grocery and home center stores nationwide, online retailers, including  Amazon.com and through electrical distributors between October 2012 and May 2013 for between $15 and $30.  

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed