Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1395.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1395.
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 you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1395.
Philips Lighting Company at (800) 372-3331, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, at e-mail qualityadvisory2013@philips.com, or online at www.philips.com/recall for more information.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a lighting recall: Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards. The notice was published on June 6, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 8,100 units are potentially affected.