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Philips Lighting Expands Recall of Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

March 3, 2017

This expanded recall involves Philips Energy Advantage Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps model CDM330 manufactured from May 2011 through March 2014. 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 on the base of the lamp or the glass bulb that displays the date code in the format of a number followed by a letter representing the year and month, “Philips”, wattage (330W) and the model number (CDM330). 

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

This Butler recall presents a potential avenue of recovery about which subrogation professionals should be aware when evaluating fires in residential and commercial losses.

For more information: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Philips-Lighting-Expands-Recall-of-Metal-Halide-Lamps