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Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard

  • Single SolarBlend™ Roof Tile
  • SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles in a residential application
  • SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles as viewed from the ground
Name of Product:
SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles
Hazard:
The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
February 23, 2012
Units:
About 300 installations
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-safety

Recall Details

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).

Remedy:

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.

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.

Sold At:
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China
Importer(s):

Suntech America Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-725

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