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

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

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• Metal Halide Lamps · About 87,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Electrical supply distributors from May 2011 through June 2012 for about $40.; Philips Lighting North America Corp., of Somerset, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

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

Recall history and context

Philips Lighting appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Philips Lighting recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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