Reported Mar 1, 2017
Philips Lighting Expands Recall of Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Philips Lighting North America Corp. of Somerset, N.J.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Metal Halide Lamps
- Amount recalled
- About 256,000 (in addition, about 87,000 were previously recalled on May 24, 2016).
Where it was sold
Sold at Electrical supply distributors, including Grainger, Rexel and Voss from May 2011 through August 2014 for about $40..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing fire and laceration hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received twelve new reports of lamps shattering including one incident involving a fire. No injuries have been reported.
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