SolarSave® roof panels

CPSC Recall #14-138 — March 25, 2014

Recall #14-138 Date: March 25, 2014 Remedy: Replace

Product

SolarSave® roof panels

Description

Two reported roof fires originated in or near the recalled Open Energy SolarSave Roofing Tiles. The OE-34 model solar panels were installed in homes built and sold by Centex Homes. 

Hazard

Fire

Incidents / Injuries

Two incidents in which roof fires originated in or near the recalled roof panels have been reported. These incidents involve homes sold by Centex. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Centex has contacted directly customers impacted by the recall and performed free installations of new solar panels. Owners of homes with qualifying solar energy systems who have not been contacted by the company should turn off their solar energy systems immediately and contact Centex to schedule the installation of free replacement panels.   

Units Affected

About 240 homes

Sold At

Subcontractors hired by Centex Homes, a Nevada general partnership.