CPSC2016-05-24
Philips Lighting Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
Philips Lighting North America Corp., of Somerset, N.J.
Hazard
The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing a burn and laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.
Sold at
Electrical supply distributors from May 2011 through June 2012 for about $40.
Affected count
About 87,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of lamps shattering. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Metal Halide Lamps
Consumer contact
Philips Lighting toll-free at 866-253-5503 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at ceramicmh@philips.com or online at www.philips.com and click on "For Professionals" and then "Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Philips-Lighting-Recalls-Metal-Halide-LampsDon't want to check this manually?
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