Philips Lighting Metal Halide Lamps recall: Burn and Laceration Hazards
Philips Lighting Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
Why was Philips Lighting Metal Halide Lamps recalled?
The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing a burn and laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement. Contact: Philips Lighting toll-free at 866-253-5503 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at [email protected] or online at www.philips.com and click on "For Professionals" and then "Recalls" for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Metal Halide Lamps
- Company
- Philips Lighting North America Corp., of Somerset, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 87,000
- Sold at
- Electrical supply distributors from May 2011 through June 2012 for about $40.
- Recall date
- May 24, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received two reports of lamps shattering. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Philips Energy Advantage Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps model CDM330. They are designed as energy efficient replacements for traditional 400W quartz metal halide lamps installed in magnetic ballasts and intended for use in high-ceiling industrial, retail and commercial applications. The lamps were sold in both clear and coated versions. Each lamp includes an etching, located either at the base of the lamp or on the ovoid of the lamps, that displays the relevant date code, along with Philips' name, wattage (330W) and the model (CDM330). Affected lamps can be identified with one of the following date codes: Date Code Month/Year 1E May 2011 1F June 2011 1G July 2011 1H August 2011 1J September 2011 1K October 2011 1L November 2011 1M December 2011