Philips recalls energy-efficient metal halide lamps (CDM330) sold from May 2011 to December 2011 due to risk of glass shattering and causing burns or lacerations.
The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing a burn and laceration hazard.
Philips is recalling metal halide lamps that can shatter, sending hot glass pieces that may cause burns or cuts. This affects lamps sold in industrial, retail, and commercial settings with specific date codes from May 2011 through December 2011.
The outer bulbs can shatter, causing hot glass fragments to fall and potentially cause burns or lacerations. This hazard occurs because the lamps are used in high-ceiling industrial, retail, and commercial settings where accidental contact with falling glass is more likely.
Users of industrial, retail, or commercial metal halide lamps with the CDM330 model and date codes from May 2011 to December 2011 are affected. Those in high-ceiling applications are most at risk due to the lamps' design.
Check for the CDM330 model with a date code on the base or ovoid of the lamp, such as 1E (May 2011) through 1M (December 2011). These lamps were sold in clear or coated versions for high-ceiling industrial, retail, and commercial applications.
Immediately stop using the recalled lamps to prevent potential burns or lacerations from shattering glass.
Reach out to Philips for a free replacement of the recalled lamps.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.
Date codes from 1E (May 2011) through 1M (December 2011) are affected.
Yes, these lamps were sold for high-ceiling industrial, retail, and commercial applications from May 2011 to December 2011.
Check for the CDM330 model with a date code on the base or ovoid of the lamp, such as 1E through 1M.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6742 — Philips Metal Halide Lamps Hello, I own a Metal Halide Lamps that is covered by recall 6742 from Philips. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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