Philips Lighting Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
Recall 16172 · May 24, 2016 · Philips Lighting
87,000
units affected
87,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16172
- Date
- May 24, 2016
- Company
- Philips Lighting
- Units affected
- 87,000
- Product
- Metal Halide Lamps
- Product type
- Light Bulbs
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Philips Energy Advantage Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps model CDM330. They are designed as energy efficient replacements for traditional 400W quartz metal halide lamps installed in magnetic ballasts and intended for use in high-ceiling industrial, retail and commercial applications. The lamps were sold in both clear and coated versions. Each lamp includes an etching, located either at the base of the lamp or on the ovoid of the lamps, that displays the relevant date code, along with Philips' name, wattage (330W) and the model (CDM330). Affected lamps can be identified with one of the following date codes: Date Code Month/Year 1E May 2011 1F June 2011 1G July 2011 1H August 2011 1J September 2011 1K October 2011 1L November 2011 1M December 2011
What can happen
The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing a burn and laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of lamps shattering. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical supply distributors from May 2011 through June 2012 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled metal halide lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing a burn and laceration hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.