Philips Lighting Expands Recall of Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

Metal Halide Lamps

Date of Recall

2017-03-01

CPSC Release Number

17-100

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 256,000 (in addition, about 87,000 were previously recalled on May 24, 2016).

Distributor

Philips Lighting North America Corp., of Somerset, N.J.

Sold By

Electrical supply distributors, including Grainger, Rexel and Voss from May 2011 through August 2014 for about $40.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received twelve new reports of lamps shattering including one incident involving a fire. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This expanded recall involves Philips Energy Advantage Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps model CDM330 manufactured from May 2011 through March 2014. 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 on the base of the lamp or the glass bulb that displays the date code in the format of a number followed by a letter representing the year and month, "Philips", wattage (330W) and the model number (CDM330). Lamps with the following date codes are included in the recall:

May 2011	1E	July 2012	2G	September 2013	3J
June 2011	1F	August 2012	2H	October 2013	3K
July 2011	1G	September 2012	2J	November 2013	3L
August 2011	1H	October 2012	2K	December 2013	3M
September 2011	1J	November 2012	2L	January 2014	4A
October 2011	1K	December 2012	2M	February 2014	4B
November 2011	1L	January 2013	3A	March 2014	4C
December 2011	1M	February 2013	3B
January 2012	2A	March 2013	3C
February 2012	2B	April 2013	3D
March 2012	2C	May 2013	3E
April 2012	2D	June 2013	3F
May 2012	2E	July 2013	3G
June 2012	2F	August 2013	3H

Remedy

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

Consumer Contact

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

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