Metal Halide Lamps
CPSC Recall #13-211 — June 6, 2013
Product
Metal Halide Lamps
Description
The internal wiring on the 150-watt industrial egg-shaped, clear glass light bulbs can arc, causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter.
Hazard
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
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.
Units Affected
About 8,100
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.
Manufactured In
United States