Schneider Electric recalls Xantrex GT Series solar inverters made 2005-2010 due to potential cover blow-off from arcing. Affected units may need repair to prevent injury or property damage.
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.
Schneider Electric is recalling Xantrex GT Series solar inverters made between September 2005 and August 2010. A component can degrade and cause arcing that may blow off the cover, potentially injuring users or damaging nearby property.
A component inside the inverter can degrade over time, causing outgassing in the wiring compartment. When arcing occurs, gases build up and can force the compartment cover to blow off. If the cover blows off with enough force, it could injure a person or damage nearby property.
Homeowners with solar systems using Xantrex, Sunpower, or General Electric branded inverters made between September 2005 and August 2010 are most at risk. Those who have the specific part numbers listed in the recall are affected.
Check the front of the inverter for the brand name. Look for specific part numbers printed on the top of the unit, including the listed models like 864-0002 or X-864-0002. The inverters were sold between September 2005 and August 2010.
Reach out to your authorized dealer to schedule a free repair for the inverter.
Consumers should immediately contact their authorized dealer to set up an appointment to get a free repair of the inverter.
Affected part numbers include 864-0002, 864-0117, 864-0128, and others listed in the recall notice.
The recalled inverters were manufactured between September 2005 and August 2010.
Check the front of the inverter for the brand name and look for specific part numbers printed on the top, such as 864-0002 or X-864-0002.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Schneider Electric to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 565 — Schneider Electric Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverters Hello, I own a Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverters that is covered by recall 565 from Schneider Electric. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately contact their authorized dealer to set up an appointment to get a free repair of the inverter. 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.
