Philips Lighting has expanded its recall of Philips Energy Advantage Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps, model CDM330, to include about 256,000 units (in addition to 87,000 previously recalled). The outer glass bulbs can shatter and release hot internal glass fragments, posing fire and laceration risks. The firm has received twelve new reports of lamps shattering, including one incident that resulted in a fire. These 330W lamps were sold in clear and coated versions at electrical supply distributors nationwide between May 2011 and August 2014 for about $40. Consumers should immediately stop using these lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.
The outer glass bulb of the lamp can shatter unexpectedly, allowing hot internal components and shards of glass to fall from high-ceiling installations. This mechanism has already resulted in one reported fire and poses a significant risk of causing further fires or lacerations to people below.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.
Clear Lamp
Coated Lamp
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response