CPSC2017-03-28
SolarWorld Recalls Connectors Sold with Solar Panels Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors)
Hazard
The connectors that are attached to the solar panels can develop microscopic cracks that allow moisture to leak into them while the system is producing electricity, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact SolarWorld for a free replacement connector. SolarWorld has contacted all purchasers of this product directly.
Sold at
Solar panel installers nationwide from November 2016 through December 2016 for about $330 per solar panel with the connectors.
Affected count
About 97,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China (connectors), United States (solar panels)
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Connectors sold with solar panels
Consumer contact
SolarWorld toll-free at 855-467-6527 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.solarworld-usa.com and click on "Recall Notice" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Solar-World-Recalls-Connectors-Sold-with-Solar-Panels-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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