2013-06-08

Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps

An internal wiring problem can pose fire and laceration hazards Philips Lighting Company of Bath, N.Y., is recalling about 8,100 metal halide lamps. The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter, posing fire and laceration hazards. The company has received one report of a failure that damaged a lamp. There have been no reports of injury or property damage. The recalled items are egg-shaped, clear glass, 150-watt industrial metal halide lamps about five inches long with a medium base. Recalled lamps were manufactured between November 201...
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