Metal Halide Lamps (Philips) – Fire Hazard (2013)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Metal Halide Lamps
Brand
Philips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
UPC Codes
046677377243
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Philips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y. is recalling Metal Halide Lamps. The hazard is: The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026