Friday, June 14, 2013

Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: June 06, 2013
Recall number: 13-211

Philips metal halide lamp

 

Recall Summary

Name of product:
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.
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.
Report an Incident Involving this Product

Recall Details

Units
About 8,100
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) “46677 37724” are on a label on the side of the sleeve.

Incidents/Injuries
Philips has received one report of a failure that damaged a lamp. The company has received no reports of injury or property damage.
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.

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.

Manufacturer
Philips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y.
Manufactured in
United States

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