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Philips Lighting Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

U.S. CPSCBurnsCutsFallsMay 24, 2016
Clear Lamp
Clear Lamp
Coated Lamp
Coated Lamp

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing a burn and laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received two reports of lamps shattering. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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

Sold on

Electrical supply distributors from May 2011 through June 2012 for about $40.

Contact the company

Philips Lighting toll-free at 866-253-5503 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at [email protected] or online at www.philips.com and click on "For Professionals" and then "Recalls" for more information.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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