Philips recalls 150-watt metal halide lamps from Nov 2012 to Mar 2013 due to fire and laceration hazards from internal wiring arcing. Consumers should stop using and get a refund or replacement.
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
Philips is recalling 150-watt metal halide lamps made between November 2012 and March 2013 because internal wiring can arc, causing fires or glass shattering. This poses risks of fire and laceration injuries if the lamps are used.
The lamps' internal wiring can arc, which may cause the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This can lead to fire hazards and laceration injuries if the broken glass comes into contact with skin.
Owners of Philips 150-watt metal halide lamps with the model numbers ALTO M142/0 or MHC150/U/MP/4K, purchased between November 2012 and March 2013, are affected. Anyone using these lamps in industrial or commercial settings is at higher risk due to the potential for fire or injury.
Look for egg-shaped, clear glass lamps that are about five inches long with a medium base. Check for the model numbers ALTO M142/0 or MHC150/U/MP/4K, or the UPC code 046677377243, stamped on the lamp or its protective sleeve.
Immediately stop using the recalled lamps as they can cause fire or laceration injuries.
Contact Philips to get a full refund or a free replacement lamp for the recalled items.
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.
The recalled lamps have model numbers ALTO M142/0 or MHC150/U/MP/4K.
The lamps were manufactured between November 2012 and March 2013.
Philips will issue a refund as a credit to distributors with recalled lamps in inventory and replace lamps at no cost to the consumer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1395 — Philips Metal Halide Lamps Hello, I own a Metal Halide Lamps that is covered by recall 1395 from Philips. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
