CPSC2014-03-25
Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard
Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business.
Hazard
Fire
Remedy
Centex has contacted directly customers impacted by the recall and performed free installations of new solar panels. Owners of homes with qualifying solar energy systems who have not been contacted by the company should turn off their solar energy systems immediately and contact Centex to schedule the installation of free replacement panels.
Sold at
Subcontractors hired by Centex Homes, a Nevada general partnership.
Affected count
About 240 homes
Injuries reported
Two incidents in which roof fires originated in or near the recalled roof panels have been reported. These incidents involve homes sold by Centex. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
SolarSave® roof panels
Consumer contact
Visit www.Centex.com, send an email to NorCalSolar@Centex.com or send a fax to (800) 917-2201.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Centex-Homes-Recalls-Solar-PanelsDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief