Product Recall Number: 12725
Why was SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles recalled?
The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 12725
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-02-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of 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 Description: The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 300 installations
Incidents: 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.
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.
Importers: Suntech America Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufacturers: Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed