CPSC recall 13-211, announced June 6, 2013, covers Philips Lighting Metal Halide Lamps (about 8,100 units). The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and contact Philips for a full refund or a replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 372-3331, go to www.philips.com/recall, or email qualityadvisory2013@philips.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
UPC or product codes
046677377243"MHC150/U/MP/4K ALTO" and Universal Product Code (UPC) "046677377243" are on a label on the side of the sleeve.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a label on the side of the sleeve
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- November 2012 through April 2013
- Price paid
- $20
Why it was recalled
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Philips has received one report of a failure that damaged a lamp. The company has received no reports of injury or property damage.
Official remedy
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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 372-3331, go to www.philips.com/recall, or email qualityadvisory2013@philips.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement or a refund. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Philips Lighting
- Manufacturer
- Philips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y.
- Product type
- Lamps, Light bulbs
- Recall number
- 13-211
- Units
- About 8,100
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Professional electrical wholesale supply distributors for use by industrial and commercial property owners from November 2012 to April 2013 for about $20. The lamps have been installed in retail stores and recreational facilities.
Metal Halide Lamps
CPSC product type: Light Bulbs
This recall in context
Compared with the 63 lamp recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 8,100 units: the 27th-largest of 54 lamp recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,050 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 39 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common hazard among them. Laceration: named in 7 of 63 lamp recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 9 of 63 lamp recalls. Refund: offered in 31 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Philips Lighting is named in 4 CPSC notices in this index, from 2011 to 2014. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Philips Lighting EnergySaver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact… (11-302, Aug 2011). 2 of them are lamp recalls.
- Time on sale
- 6 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Philips Lighting Company at (800) 372-3331, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, at e-mail qualityadvisory2013@philips.com, or online at www.philips.com/recall for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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