SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles

CPSC Recall #12725 — February 22, 2012

Recall #12725 Date: February 22, 2012 Remedy: Repair

Product

SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles

Description

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard

The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Suntech has received one report of one fire involving six SolarBlend roof tiles. Only the tiles were damaged and no one was injured.

Remedy

Suntech has been notifying consumers directly. Consumers who have not been contacted by Suntech should turn off their solar energy systems immediately. Consumers should contact Suntech to schedule a free inspection and repair of the solar energy system. Suntech will repair the solar energy system at no cost to the consumer.

Units Affected

About 300 installations

Sold At

Roofing retailers and installers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas and Nevada from October 2009 through March 2011. Depending on the solar energy system size, installation cost can range from $15,000 to $100,000.

Manufacturer

Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China

Importer

Suntech America Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Manufactured In

China