RNG Recalls 100-Watt Bendable Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-01-28). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: RNG-100DB. About 1,500 units in the US and 20 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16725 |
| Published | 2016-01-28 |
| Last updated | 2016-01-28 |
| Product category | Electrical Systems |
| Products | 100-watt bendable solar panels |
| Firm named in the title | RNG |
| Firms | RNG Group Inc., of Ontario, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 1,500 |
| Units (Canada) | 20 |
| Model numbers | RNG-100DB |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Online at Amazon.com, eBay.com and Renogy-store.com from May 2015 through October 2015 for about $300. |
Description
This recall involves Renogy brand 100-watt bendable solar panels. The recalled solar panels are black plastic sheets about 41 inches long by about 21 inches wide by about 1/8 inch thick. Model number RNG-100DB is on the top of the panel, either on the front or back.
Hazard
The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of the solar panels overheating, including three reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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