CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 6, 2013

Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
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.
Injuries
Philips has received one report of a failure that damaged a lamp. The company has received no reports of injury or property damage.
Manufacturer
Philips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
13211

Product Information

Product Name
Metal Halide Lamps
Product Type
Light Bulbs
Number of Units
About 8,100
Manufacturer Name
Philips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 372-3331
Website www.philips.com/recall
Full Contact Information

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.