CPSC Recall in 2011: Philips Lighting Recalls EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2011.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-302

Date: August 10, 2011

Product Name: EnergySaver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps

Recall Description:

The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below.

Hazard Description:

The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1.86 million

Incidents:

Philips has received 700 reports of lamps where the glue failed and the glass outer envelope fell, including two reports of minor injury and three reports of minor property damage.

Sold At:

Grocery and home center stores nationwide, online retailers, and professional electrical distributors from March 2007 through July 2011, for between $11 and $24.

Manufactured In:

Mexico and Poland.