Philips Lighting Recalls Endura and Ambient LED Bulbs Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 13265. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose a shock hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, unplug the fixture, remove the bulb and contact Philips for free replacement bulbs.
CPSC recall 13265 has the recall date 15 Aug 2013. The notice names the firm Philips Lighting. The recall has about 99,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Light Bulbs.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 99,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Endura 12-watt and Ambient 12.5-watt LED dimmable light bulbs. The bulbs are orange in color and have "MADE IN CHINA," "Fabrique in Chine" followed by a slanted "S," and the model number 9290001829 printed on the gray plastic band on the neck of the bulbs. The date codes, 2L for the Endura bulbs and 2K or 2L for the Ambient bulbs, are printed on the metal screw base. The bulbs give off a white light and are used indoors to replace incandescent bulbs. The following chart outlines the recall details: Product Name Model Number Ordering Code UPC Date Code EnduraLED 12W A19 2700k Dimmable 120V 9290001829 12A19/END/2700-800 DIM 46677 40994 2L AmbientLED 12.5W A19 2700k Dimmable 120V 9290001829 BC-12.5A19/AMB/2700-800 DIM 46677 42215 2K and 2L |
| Product | Endura and Ambient LED dimmable light bulbs, About 99,000, Light 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. |
| Manufacturer | Philips Lighting Co |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 99,000Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Light Bulbs
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Philips Lighting
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2013 | Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards |
| 11 Aug 2011 | Philips Lighting Recalls EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13265The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 13265. https://recallregister.com/product/1442-philips-lighting-recalls-endura-and-ambient-led-bulbs-due-to-shock-haz/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13265 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13265?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13265?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 99,000