Product Recall Number: 14-138
Why was SolarSave® roof panels recalled?
Fire
Product Recall Number: 14-138
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-03-25
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of 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 Description: Fire
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 240 homes
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Subcontractors hired by Centex Homes, a Nevada general partnership.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed