Product Recall Number: 11-099
Why was recalled?
"A component of the inverter can degrade, causing out gassing within the wiring compartment of the inverter. When arcing occurs, gasses could build and force the compartment cover to be blown off. If the cover is blown off with sufficient force it can injure the user or person, or cause damage to property in close proximity to the inverter."
Product Recall Number: 11-099
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-01-17
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: None Listed
Description: "A component of the inverter can degrade, causing out gassing within the wiring compartment of the inverter."
Hazard Description: "A component of the inverter can degrade, causing out gassing within the wiring compartment of the inverter. When arcing occurs, gasses could build and force the compartment cover to be blown off. If the cover is blown off with sufficient force it can injure the user or person, or cause damage to property in close proximity to the inverter."
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: "About 25,000"
Incidents: Schneider Electric has received five reports of wiring compartment covers being blown off. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact their authorized dealer to set up an appointment to get a free repair of the inverter.
Sold At: "Solar distributors and system integrators nationwide and in Canada from September 2005 through January 2011 for between about $2,500 and $4,000."
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: "Xantrex Technology Inc. - a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, of Livermore, Calif."
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed