Philips Lighting Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-05-24 · 16172
Hazards
The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing a burn and laceration hazard.
Recall
Number
16172
Date
2016-05-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Metal Halide Lamps
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Electrical supply distributors from May 2011 through June 2012 for about $40.
Distributor(s)
Philips Lighting North America Corp., of Somerset, N.J.
Country of manufacture
United States
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