Centex Homes recalls Open Energy SolarSave roof panels (OE-34) due to fire hazard. Affected homes must turn off systems and get free replacements.
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Centex Homes recalls Open Energy SolarSave roof panels (OE-:34) sold on new homes for fire risk. Owners must stop using the panels and get free replacements to prevent fire.
The solar panels can overheat and cause fire if not properly installed or maintained. The hazard occurs when the panels are installed on roofs without adequate safety measures.
Homeowners with Centex Homes new homes that have Open Energy SolarSave roof panels (OE-34) in brown, terracotta, or gray colors. Those who haven't been contacted by Centex should stop using the panels immediately.
Check for brown, terracotta, or gray Open Energy SolarSave roof panels (OE-34) installed on new Centex Homes buildings. The recall applies only to these specific colors and models.
Turn off your solar energy system immediately if you have the recalled panels.
Reach out to Centex to schedule free installation of replacement panels.
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.
Yes, Centex will install free replacement panels for affected homes.
No, only Open Energy SolarSave roof panels (OE-34) in brown, terracotta, or gray colors installed on new Centex Homes homes.
Check for brown, terracotta, or gray Open Energy SolarSave roof panels (OE-34) on your Centex Homes roof.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Open Energy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1646 — Open Energy SolarSave® roof panels Hello, I own a SolarSave® roof panels that is covered by recall 1646 from Open Energy. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
