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The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
The heat of the stage lights can make the barndoors detach from the light and fall, posing an impact injury hazard to individuals below it.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barndoors and contact Philips Selecon for a free safety cable and installation instructions.
Who to contact: Consumers should contact Philips Selecon at (800) 478-7263, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, at email entertainment.service@philips.com, or online at www.seleconlight.com and click on Barn Door Update for more information.
This recall involves 6-inch barndoors with four and eight leaves. The recalled barndoors are used on Rama Fresnel and Rama PC stage lights. The barndoors are made of hinged, rectangular, black metal flaps/leaves attached to a moveable, round, plastic collar. The collar is six inches in diameter. Four-leaf barndoors are part number 20BDSF12 and eight-leaf barndoors are part number 20BDSF128. The part numbers are only on the invoice for the product.
Theatrical, electrical and lighting supply dealers nationwide from January 2003 to January 2013 for between $75 and $105.
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Philips Selecon Recalls Four- and Eight-Leaf Barndoors for Rama Luminaire Stage Lights Due to Impact Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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