Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-02-23). Hazards: fire. Models: STP050D-5/ZCB, STP050D-5/ZCF, STP050D-5/ZCG. About 300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12725 |
| Published | 2012-02-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-03 |
| Product category | House Repair or Construction Materials |
| Products | SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles |
| Firm named in the title | Suntech America |
| Firms | Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China (manufacturer); Suntech America Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 300 |
| Model numbers | STP050D-5/ZCB, STP050D-5/ZCF, STP050D-5/ZCG |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
SolarBlend roof tiles replace conventional roof tiles to provide solar energy to the building. This recall involves all SolarBlend roof tiles with model numbers STP050D-5/ZCB (brown), STP050D-5/ZCF (terra cotta), and STP050D-5/ZCG (gray).
Hazard
The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Suntech has received one report of one fire involving six SolarBlend roof tiles. Only the tiles were damaged and no one was injured.
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