SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles
CPSC Recall #12725 — February 22, 2012
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