Hazard: The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.  Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and contact Philips for a full refund or a replacement.  Philips will issue a refund as a credit to all distributors with recalled lamps in their inventories and will replace recalled lamps that have been installed at no cost to the consumer.  Consumer Contact:  Philips Lighting Company at (800) 372-3331, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email qualityadvisory2013@philips.com, or online at www.philips.com/recall for more information.  Visit: www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Philips-Recalls-Metal-Halide-Lamps/.

Hazard: The cups can break when hot liquid is poured into them, posing a burn hazard. Consumer Contact:  IKEA, toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com  and click on the recall link on the home page. Visit: www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/IKEA-Recalls-LYDA-Jumbo-Coffee-Tea-Cups/.

Health Alerts, Advisories, and Updates are available on the Department of Health and Senior Services website.  For the most current information, please visit: http://health.mo.gov/emergencies/ert/alertsadvisories/index.php. 

Emergency Protocol

The Emergency Protocol was developed in 2007 for communication between long-term care homes and the Section for Long-Term Care Regulation (SLCR), in the event a disaster occurs that results in a loss of a necessary service.  (Electricity, water, gas, telephone, etc.)  This protocol was established to streamline communication so that homes can focus on what is most important – the safety and well being of the residents.