CPSC recall 13211
Metal Halide Lamps
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-28
On 2016-04-28 the CPSC announced a recall of Metal Halide Lamps by Philips Lighting, citing the internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13211 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-06-06 |
| Published | 2016-04-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Philips Lighting |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Metal Halide Lamps | 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.
Reason
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
Identifiers
| upc | 046677377243 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Philips-Recalls-Metal-Halide-Lamps
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