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Eltek THEIA HE-t Solar Inverter Recall: Fire and Impact Hazards

Delta Electronics recalls Eltek THEIA HE-t solar inverters due to fire and impact risks from capacitor failure. Stop using immediately.

Plain-English summary generated from official CPSC data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #8486Consumer productEltek
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Delta Electronics is recalling Eltek THEIA HE-t string inverters because their capacitors can fail, causing heat buildup and potentially ejecting the unit's cover with force. This creates both fire and impact hazards for homeowners. Consumers are urged to stop using these units right away while arranging for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3422-eltek-theia-he-t-solar-inverter-recall-fire-and-impact.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3422-eltek-theia-he-t-solar-inverter-recall-fire-and-impact · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8486

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“Eltek THEIA HE-t Solar Inverter Recall: Fire and Impact Hazards.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3422-eltek-theia-he-t-solar-inverter-recall-fire-and-impact. Based on CPSC recall #8486 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Delta-Electronics-Recalls-Solar-Inverters-Due-to-Fire-and-Impact-Hazards).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 7, 2019, that Eltek is recalling THEIA HE-t Solar Inverters due to fire and impact hazards. Owners should immediately stop using the inverters and contact Delta Electronics USA for a free replacement.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Eltek
  • Product: THEIA HE-t Solar Inverters
  • Sizes: 28 inches high by 14 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep
  • Ratings: 2.0 kW, 2.9 kW, 3.8 kW, and 4.4 kW
  • Sold at: Through various solar installers in Arizona, New York, Tennessee and Washington from March 2012 through May 2017 for between $2,000 and $4,000

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inverters, turn off the switch on the inverter's front cover, switch off the circuit breaker for the inverter and contact Delta Electronics USA to arrange for a free replacement inverter. Delta Electronics will remove the recalled inverter and install a replacement.

The hazard

According to the CPSC, the capacitors can fail and allow heat to build up and the cover can eject with force from the unit, posing fire and impact hazards. Delta Electronics has received 11 reports of the capacitors failing and allowing heat buildup, including two reports of the cover forcibly ejecting off the inverter units. No injuries have been reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls include Galanz Retro Refrigerators (July 30, 2026) and INIU Power Banks (Dec. 5, 2025). Tesla Powerwall 2 units were also recalled for fire and burn risk on Nov. 13, 2025.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your inverter is an Eltek THEIA HE-t model, identified by "Eltek," "THEIA," and "HE-t" printed on the front display panel. The units measure approximately 28 inches high by 14 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep and come in 2.0 kW, 2.9 kW, 3.8 kW, or 4.4 kW ratings.

  • Brand
    Eltek
  • Product
    Eltek solar inverters
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using the Inverter

    Immediately cease using the recalled inverter to prevent potential fire or injury.

  2. Turn Off Power Switches

    Turn off the switch on the inverter's front cover and switch off the circuit breaker for the inverter.

  3. Contact Delta Electronics

    Call 888-770-7142 or visit www.eltek.com to arrange for a free replacement inverter and removal of the recalled unit.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inverters, turn off the switch on the inverter's front cover, switch off the circuit breaker for the inverter and contact Delta Electronics USA to arrange for a free replacement inverter. Delta Electronics will remove the recalled inverter and install a replacement.

Take action

Contact Eltek

We’ve drafted a message you can send Eltek to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email📞 +18887707142Company site
Subject: Recall 8486 — Eltek THEIA HE-t Solar Inverter Recall: Fire and Impact Hazards

Hello,

I own a Eltek THEIA HE-t Solar Inverter Recall: Fire and Impact Hazards that is covered by recall 8486 from Eltek.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inverters, turn off the switch on the inverter's front cover, switch off the circuit breaker for the inverter and contact Delta Electronics USA to arrange for a free replacement inverter. Delta Electronics will remove the recalled inverter and install a replacement.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #8486 (February 7, 2019)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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