RecallWatchUSA

Home / Recalls / Other

Bosch Solar Services Recalls Solar Panels Due To Fire Hazard

Recalled April 13, 2017 · CPSC recall 17131 · Bosch Solar Services

Cell detailPanel FramePanel front view
Hazard
The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 28,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

This recall involves Roof-Mounted Bosch Photovoltaic Solar Modules with model number c-Si M 60 NA30119. Bosch solar modules are photovoltaic solar panels used to generate electricity. Each module measures approximately 65 inches by 39 inches by 1.65 inches, and weighs just less than 42 pounds. The solar cells are housed in a glass-foil laminate framed by an anodized aluminum profile. The output power of the panel is 245 watt peak.

What to do

Consumers should contact their installer to determine if their solar panels are the model being recalled. If it is, customers should contact Bosch to arrange for free replacement.

Contact

Bosch toll-free at 855-866-8470 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email [email protected] or online at www.bosch-solarenergy.com and click on "Recall Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information and to register for free replacement.

Product
Roof-mounted Bosch solar panels
Distributed by
Bosch Solar Energy Corporation, San Mateo, Calif.
Retailers
Commercial installers nationwide from October 2011 through May 2013 for about $300 per panel.
Made in
Korea

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

Bosch Solar Services Recalls Solar Panels Due To Fire Hazard | RecallWatchUSA