I had 2 different customers that had the same problem. The lens would break off the bulb shell about 1 1/2-2 years after install. The customers would call it exploding but I think that's a bit of a stretch.
Both cases:
Used Juno IC1 cans and baffle trims.
Had GE PAR 20 / 50 watt bulbs.
Were installed in a new construction setting.
Attic 2-5' space above in attic depending on location.
Would guess they were insulated well.
Both had about 20 of these can lights.
The first was in a kitchen. Breaking glass would fall onto the granit counter and tile floor. It happened to several of the bulbs. It was a few years ago. Replaced all the bulbs and the problem was solved. Some at the supply house said they had a problem with that while others acted like they never herd of it.
The second was in a bedroom. Hot glass was said to have bruned the carpet. The customer said the carpet was repaired and not looking for damages. They were more concerned with the safety of hot glass falling in the bedroom and chance of fire. I told them I would replace all the bulbs (when they return from a trip). I have not seen this one yet but it sounds like more than one. The customer said the bulb was still working after the lens broke off.
The problem is both of these jobs were done with the same GC.
I tried looking for some sort of documentation that GE had defective bulbs but came back with nothing.
Both cases:
Used Juno IC1 cans and baffle trims.
Had GE PAR 20 / 50 watt bulbs.
Were installed in a new construction setting.
Attic 2-5' space above in attic depending on location.
Would guess they were insulated well.
Both had about 20 of these can lights.
The first was in a kitchen. Breaking glass would fall onto the granit counter and tile floor. It happened to several of the bulbs. It was a few years ago. Replaced all the bulbs and the problem was solved. Some at the supply house said they had a problem with that while others acted like they never herd of it.
The second was in a bedroom. Hot glass was said to have bruned the carpet. The customer said the carpet was repaired and not looking for damages. They were more concerned with the safety of hot glass falling in the bedroom and chance of fire. I told them I would replace all the bulbs (when they return from a trip). I have not seen this one yet but it sounds like more than one. The customer said the bulb was still working after the lens broke off.
The problem is both of these jobs were done with the same GC.
I tried looking for some sort of documentation that GE had defective bulbs but came back with nothing.
