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Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled February 23, 2012 · CPSC recall 12725 · Suntech America

Single SolarBlend™ Roof TileSolarBlend™ Roof Tiles in a residential applicationSolarBlend™ Roof Tiles as viewed from the ground
Hazard
The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 300 installations
Incidents / injuries
Suntech has received one report of one fire involving six SolarBlend roof tiles. Only the tiles were damaged and no one was injured.

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).

What to do

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.

Contact

For additional information and to schedule a free inspection and repair of the solar energy systems, contact Suntech toll-free at (866) 966-6555, ext 3 between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.suntech-power.com/

Product
SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles
Manufacturer(s)
Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China
Imported by
Suntech America Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China

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

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