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Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards

Reported: June 6, 2013 Initiated: June 6, 2013 #13211

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 8,100
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Philips-Recalls-Metal-Halide-Lamps

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Philips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y.. Units affected: About 8,100.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 6, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13211.

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