Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 256,000 (in addition, about 87,000 were previously recalle units
Lighting & Fans Recall No. 17-100 Published March 1, 2017

Metal Halide Lamps

The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing fire and laceration hazards. sold at Electrical supply distributors, including Grainger, Rexel and Voss from May 2011 – August 2014 for about $40.

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing fire and laceration hazards.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received twelve new reports of lamps shattering including one incident involving a fire. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 256,000 (in addition, about 87,000 were previously recalle
Made inUnited States
Sold atElectrical supply distributors, including Grainger, Rexel and Voss
Sales periodMay 2011 – August 2014
PriceAbout $40
Category Lighting & Fans

How to reach the firm

Phone
866-253-5503
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
Email
Recall page
www.philips.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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