Philips Lighting Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 16172. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing a burn and laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 16172 has the recall date 24 May 2016. The notice names the firm Philips Lighting North America. The recall has about 87,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Light Bulbs.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received two reports of lamps shattering. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 87,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves the Philips Energy Advantage Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps model CDM330. They are designed as energy efficient replacements for traditional 400W quartz metal halide lamps installed in magnetic ballasts and intended for use in high-ceiling industrial, retail and commercial applications. The lamps were sold in both clear and coated versions. Each lamp includes an etching, located either at the base of the lamp or on the ovoid of the lamps, that displays the relevant date code, along with Philips' name, wattage (330W) and the model (CDM330). Affected lamps can be identified with one of the following date codes: Date Code Month/Year 1E May 2011 1F June 2011 1G July 2011 1H August 2011 1J September 2011 1K October 2011 1L November 2011 1M December 2011 |
| Product | Metal Halide Lamps, About 87,000, Light Bulbs |
| Sold at | Electrical supply distributors from May 2011 through June 2012 for about $40. |
| Distributor | Philips Lighting North America Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 87,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 46%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Light Bulbs
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Philips Lighting North America
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2017 | Philips Lighting Expands Recall of Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16172The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16172. https://recallregister.com/product/6742-philips-lighting-recalls-metal-halide-lamps-due-to-burn-and-laceration/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16172 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received two reports of lamps shattering. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Electrical supply distributors from May 2011 through June 2012 for about $40.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16172?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16172?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 87,000