CPSC2017-04-13
Bosch Solar Services Recalls Solar Panels Due To Fire Hazard
Bosch Solar Energy Corporation, San Mateo, Calif.
Hazard
The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Commercial installers nationwide from October 2011 through May 2013 for about $300 per panel.
Affected count
About 28,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Korea
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Roof-mounted Bosch solar panels
Consumer contact
Bosch toll-free at 855-866-8470 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email boschsolar@us.bosch 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Bosch-Solar-Services-Recalls-Solar-PanelsDon't want to check this manually?
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