CPSC2013-06-06
Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards
Philips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y.
Hazard
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
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.
Affected count
About 8,100
Injuries reported
Philips has received one report of a failure that damaged a lamp. The company has received no reports of injury or property damage.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Metal Halide Lamps
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Philips-Recalls-Metal-Halide-LampsDon't want to check this manually?
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