Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Metal Halide Lamps
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Philips-Recalls-Metal-Halide-Lamps |
| Title | Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13211.1-13211%2520Metal%2520Halide%2520Lamp%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Philips metal halide lamp |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13211.2-13211%2520Metal%2520Halide%2520Lamp%2520Packaging%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Protective cardboard sleeve for Philips metal halide lamps |
| Hazards › Name | The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Philips has received one report of a failure that damaged a lamp. The company has received no reports of injury or property damage. |
| Products › Name | Metal Halide Lamps |
| Products › Type | Light Bulbs |
| Products › Category I D | 67802 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,100 |
| Recall I D | 1395 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2013-06-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 046677377243 |
| Recall Number | 13211 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Philips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y. |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |