# Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2013-06-06 · 13211 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 13211
- **Date:** 2013-06-06
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Metal Halide Lamps

## Hazards

The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.

## Remedies

Replace; Refund

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Philips-Recalls-Metal-Halide-Lamps)
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