CPSC

Metal Halide Lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard

Philips metal halide lamp
Philips metal halide lamp
Protective cardboard sleeve for Philips metal halide lamps
Protective cardboard sleeve for Philips metal halide lamps

Hazard

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

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and contact Philips for a full refund or a replacement. Philips will issue a refund as a credit to all distributors with recalled lamps in their inventories and will replace recalled lamps that have been installed at no cost to the consumer.

Consumer Contact

Philips Lighting Company at (800) 372-3331, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, at e-mail qualityadvisory2013@philips.com, or online at www.philips.com/recall for more information.

Products

Metal Halide Lamps

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

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.