Philips Lighting Recalls Lightolier Glass Lenses Due to Laceration Hazard

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Jul 29, 2014, 01:00 ET

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Recall Summary

Name of Product: Philips "Lightolier" brand AF4SY Decorative 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

Consumer 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.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Philiips-Lighting-Recalls-Lightolier-Glass-Lenses/

Recall Details

Units: About 7,500

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.

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

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

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

Manufacturer: Gray Glass Company, of Queens Village, NY

Manufactured in: USA

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