Delta Electronics Recalls Solar Inverters Due to Fire and Impact Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-02-07). Hazards: fire, impact injury. About 2,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19061 |
| Published | 2019-02-07 |
| Last updated | 2019-02-07 |
| Products | Eltek solar inverters |
| Firm named in the title | Delta Electronics |
| Firms | Delta Electronics USA Inc., of Plano, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,600 |
| Hazard classes | fire, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Through various solar installers in Arizona, New York, Tennessee and Washington from March 2012 through May 2017 for between $2,000 and $4,000. |
Description
This recall involves the Eltek THEIA HE-t string inverters that convert DC power from residential solar panels to AC power supplied to the electrical grid system. The recalled inverters measure about 28 inches high by 14 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep. They were sold in four different kilowatt ratings: 2.0 kW, 2.9 kW, 3.8, kW, and 4.4 kW. "Eltek," and the model designation "THEIA" and "HE-t" are printed on the front display panel of the inverter. The inverters could be installed in different places in consumers' homes.
Hazard
The capacitors can fail and allow heat to build up and the cover can eject with force from the unit, posing fire and impact hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inverters, turn off the switch on the inverter's front cover, switch off the circuit breaker for the inverter and contact Delta Electronics USA to arrange for a free replacement inverter. Delta Electronics will remove the recalled inverter and install a replacement.
Incidents and injuries
Delta Electronics has received 11 reports of the capacitors failing and allowing heat buildup, including two reports of the cover forcibly ejecting off the inverter units. No injuries have been reported.
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