Important Safety Warning Ceramic Discharge Metal Halide Lamps (CDM330)
By Philips
02/06/2026
2-5 min. read
Ceramic Discharge Metal Halide Lamps (CDM330)
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- Is my product affected?
Recall details:
Description
This expanded recall involves Philips Lighting 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 Lighting”, wattage (330W) and the model number (CDM330). Lamps with the following date codes are included in the recall:
Month Date Code Month Date Code
May 2011 1E January 2012 2A
June 2011 1F February 2012 2B
July 2011 1G March 2012 2C
August 2011 1H April 2012 2D
September 2011 1J May 2011 2E
October 2011 1K June 2012 2F
November 2011 1L July 2012 2G
December 2011 1M August 2012 2H
September 2012 2J
October 2012 2K
November 2012 2L
December 2012 2M
Month Date Code Month Date Code
January 2013 3A January 2014 4A
February 2013 3B February 2014 4B
March 2013 3C March 2014 4C
April 2013 3D
May 2013 3E
June 2013 3F
July 2013 3G
August 2013 3H
September 2013 3J
October 2013 3K
November 2013 3L
December 2013 3M
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 Lighting's name, wattage (330W) and the model (CDM330).
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips Lighting for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: Philips Lighting toll-free at (800) 634-0138 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at [email protected]
Sold At: Electrical supply distributors, including Grainger, Rexel and Voss from May 2011 through August 2014 for about $40.
Importer/Distributor: Philips Lighting North America Corporation, of Somerset, N.J.
Manufactured in: USA
Is my product affected?
Sold At: Electrical supply distributors, including Grainger, Rexel and Voss from May 2011 through August 2014 for about $40.
Importer/Distributor: Philips Lighting North America Corporation, of Somerset, N.J.
Manufactured in: USA
Month Date Code Month Date Code
May 2011 1E January 2012 2A
June 2011 1F February 2012 2B
July 2011 1G March 2012 2C
August 2011 1H April 2012 2D
September 2011 1J May 2011 2E
October 2011 1K June 2012 2F
November 2011 1L July 2012 2G
December 2011 1M August 2012 2H
September 2012 2J
October 2012 2K
November 2012 2L
December 2012 2M
Month Date Code Month Date Code
January 2013 3A January 2014 4A
February 2013 3B February 2014 4B
March 2013 3C March 2014 4C
April 2013 3D
May 2013 3E
June 2013 3F
July 2013 3G
August 2013 3H
September 2013 3J
October 2013 3K
November 2013 3L
December 2013 3M
Philips Lighting recently discovered that, during normal end-of-life failure, the outer glass bulb may shatter and can result in heated internal lamp particles and pieces of glass falling from the ceiling. Philips Lighting is committed to the well-being of its consumers and has decided to voluntarily recall the affected products and replace them at no cost to the end-user.
What are you doing to resolve the problem?
Philips Lighting is offering to exchange affected lamps and provide end-users with a free replacement lamp.
Yes. If you own one or more affected products, you will receive free replacement product upon contacting Philips Lighting.
Owners of affected units should immediately discontinue using the product and call (800) 634-0138 (M-F 9:00am – 5:00pm ET) or send an email to [email protected] to register for a free replacement. You may also visit philips.com and click “Recalls” under the “For Professionals” tab.
Can I continue to use my Philips Lighting Metal Halide lamp?
No, you should immediately discontinue use of affected lamps and contact Philips Lighting.
Because these lamps contain mercury, there are strict requirements that govern their disposal. You must dispose of these lamps in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Visit http://www.lamprecycle.org for more information.
How do I know if my Philips Lighting Metal Halide lamp is affected?
The following CDM330 products are affected by this recall:
6NC Product Description 12NC/GPC Individual Sleeve UPC/Barcode Case UPC/Barcode SKU
236935 CDM330/C/U/O/4K/EA/ED37 928601166801 46677236939 50046677236934 928601166801
(COATED bulb type)
Month Date Code Month Date Code
May 2011 1E January 2012 2A
June 2011 1F February 2012 2B
July 2011 1G March 2012 2C
August 2011 1H April 2012 2D
September 2011 1J May 2011 2E
October 2011 1K June 2012 2F
November 2011 1L July 2012 2G
December 2011 1M August 2012 2H
September 2012 2J
October 2012 2K
November 2012 2L
December 2012 2M
Month Date Code Month Date Code
January 2013 3A January 2014 4A
February 2013 3B February 2014 4B
March 2013 3C March 2014 4C
April 2013 3D
May 2013 3E
June 2013 3F
July 2013 3G
August 2013 3H
September 2013 3J
October 2013 3K
November 2013 3L
December 2013 3M
Affected lamps are marked with the one of the relevant date codes along with “CDM330” as the model, as shown below. Affected units will also be marked with “USA” as the country of origin.
Does the problem occur with all Philips Lighting Ceramic Metal Halide 330W lamps?
No, the risk is limited to a small batch of lamps with the specified date codes as indicated above. All other lamps are unaffected.
The UPC number can be found on the Bar Code on the lamp package. The Bar Code, without the first digit, contains the UPC code that coincides with the list of products that is included in the recall.
For packaged product, the UPC number can be found on the packaging lamp-sleeve:
UPC Code – 46677232597 - Clear Bulb type
UPC Code – 46677236939 - Coated Bulb type
Where can I find the Model Number on the lamp?
The Model Number can be found etched on the lamp, as shown:
The date code can be found etched on the lamp, as shown:
The Country of Origin can be found etched on the lamp, as shown:
The Model Number, Product Description, UPC code and date code can also be found on the outer box, as seen in the image below:
How long will it take to replace the affected product?
Once you have registered your affected lamp and Philips Lighting has received and confirmed it was from an affected batch, you will be sent a replacement lamp. You can expect to receive your replacement lamps approximately two to four weeks upon contacting Philips Lighting: via phone @ (800) 634-0138 or via email @ [email protected].
We appreciate your cooperation and sincerely regret any inconvenience caused.
Have you reported the problem to the Consumer Product Safety Commission?
The CPSC is aware of the problem and we are working jointly with them to provide information and a remedy to end-users.
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If the lamp submitted for an exchange is not a lamp included in this recall program, Philips Lighting will not send replacement product and will not be returning your lamp.