Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-03-25). Hazards: fire. About 240 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14138 |
| Published | 2014-03-25 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-08 |
| Product category | Electrical Systems |
| Products | SolarSave® roof panels |
| Firm named in the title | Centex Homes |
| Firms | Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business. (manufacturer); Burlingame Industries, Inc., dba Eagle Roofing Products, located in Rialto, Calif. (distributor); Subcontractors hired by Centex Homes, a Nevada general partnership. (retailer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 240 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace |
Description
This recall involves Open Energy 34 watt (OE-34) Solar Panel energy systems sold under the brand name Open Energy SolarSave Roofing Tiles. SolarSave panels replace conventional roof tiles and provide solar power to the building. This recall involves all brown, terracotta and gray OE-34 SolarSave roof tiles installed on new homes sold by Centex Homes ("Centex"). This recall does not include any other solar panels, except for the OE-34 model, installed on homes sold by Centex.
Hazard
Fire
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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