Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards
Philips Lighting
Hazard: The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
Brand
4 official CPSC notices naming Philips Lighting, 2011–2014, across lighting & ceiling fans.
2 notices where the recalled products are lamps.
Philips Lighting
Hazard: The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
Philips Lighting
Hazard: The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
One notice where the recalled product is a light bulb.
Philips Lighting
Hazard: A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose a shock hazard.
Philips Lighting notices outside the product types above.
Gray Glass
Hazard: The decorative glass lens can shatter and result in falling pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.