CPSC2017-03-01
Philips Lighting Expands Recall of Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire 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 fire and laceration hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.
Sold at
Electrical supply distributors, including Grainger, Rexel and Voss from May 2011 through August 2014 for about $40.
Affected count
About 256,000 (in addition, about 87,000 were previously recalled on May 24, 2016).
Injuries reported
The firm has received twelve new reports of lamps shattering including one incident involving a fire. 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, 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/2017/Philips-Lighting-Expands-Recall-of-Metal-Halide-LampsDon't want to check this manually?
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