Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-06-06 · 13211
Hazards
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
Recall
Number
13211
Date
2013-06-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Metal Halide Lamps
Remedies
Options
Replace; Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Philips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Professional electrical wholesale supply distributors for use by industrial and commercial property owners from November 2012 to April 2013 for about $20. The lamps have been installed in retail stores and recreational facilities.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled items are egg-shaped, clear glass, 150-watt industrial metal halide lamps. They are about five inches long and have a medium base. Recalled lamps were manufactured between November 2012 and March 2013. "Philips," "150W" "ALTO M142/0," "Hg," "USA 3A-1" and "MHC150/U/MP/4K" are stamped on the lamp. Each lamp comes in a protective cardboard sleeve. The Philips logo appears at the top of the protective sleeve on all sides. "MasterColor," "Ceramic Metal Halide ED-17 Protected," "Hg - Lamp Contains Mercury" are on the side of the sleeve. "MHC150/U/MP/4K ALTO" and Universal Product Code (UPC) "046677377243" are on a label on the side of the sleeve.