Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards
Recall 13211 · Jun 6, 2013 · Philips
8,100
units affected
8,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13211
- Date
- Jun 6, 2013
- Company
- Philips
- Units affected
- 8,100
- Product
- Metal Halide Lamps
- Product type
- Light Bulbs
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled items are egg-shaped, clear glass, 150-watt industrial metal halide lamps. They are about five inches long and have a medium base. Recalled lamps were manufactured between November 2012 and March 2013. "Philips," "150W" "ALTO M142/0," "Hg," "USA 3A-1" and "MHC150/U/MP/4K" are stamped on the lamp. Each lamp comes in a protective cardboard sleeve. The Philips logo appears at the top of the protective sleeve on all sides. "MasterColor," "Ceramic Metal Halide ED-17 Protected," "Hg - Lamp Contains Mercury" are on the side of the sleeve. "MHC150/U/MP/4K ALTO" and Universal Product Code (UPC) "046677377243" are on a label on the side of the sleeve.
What can happen
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Philips has received one report of a failure that damaged a lamp. The company has received no reports of injury or property damage.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled metal halide lamps?
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.
What is the hazard?
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
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.