Philips recalls 60W PAR 16 halogen bulbs (2013-2015) that can shatter, causing lacerations and burns. Consumers must stop using and return bulbs for free replacements.
The lens of the bulb can shatter in the lamp or the lens can fall and shatter, posing a laceration and burn hazard.
Philips is recalling halogen bulbs that can shatter in lamps, leading to cuts and burns. If you have these bulbs, stop using them immediately and return them for free replacements.
The bulb's lens can shatter inside the lamp or fall off, causing sharp fragments to cut skin or burn the user. This happens when the bulb is in use and the lens breaks unexpectedly.
Owners of Philips 60W PAR 16 halogen bulbs made between November 2013 and March 2015 are affected. Anyone using these bulbs in lamps is at risk of cuts or burns if the bulb shatters.
Check for date codes on the bulb glass: 2013 3L, 3M; 2014 4A through 4M; 2015 5A through 5C. The bulbs also label "PHILIPS Halogena PAR 16," "China," and "60W/120/V."
Immediately remove recalled bulbs from any fixtures to prevent injury.
Contact Philips to request packaging and instructions for returning bulbs at no cost.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bulbs, remove them from any fixtures and contact Philips to request packaging materials and instructions for returning the recalled bulbs at no cost. Philips will provide free replacement bulbs.
Affected date codes include 2013 3L, 3M; 2014 4A through 4M; and 2015 5A through 5C.
Look for date codes on the bulb glass: 2013 3L, 3M; 2014 4A through 4M; 2015 5A through 5C. Also check for labels "PHILIPS Halogena PAR 16," "China," and "60W/120/V."
Yes, Philips recommends stopping use immediately and returning the bulb for a free replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6513 — Philips Halogen Bulbs Hello, I own a Halogen Bulbs that is covered by recall 6513 from Philips. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bulbs, remove them from any fixtures and contact Philips to request packaging materials and instructions for returning the recalled bulbs at no cost. Philips will provide free replacement bulbs. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
