CPSC2019-02-07
Delta Electronics Recalls Solar Inverters Due to Fire and Impact Hazards
Delta Electronics USA Inc., of Plano, Texas
Hazard
The capacitors can fail and allow heat to build up and the cover can eject with force from the unit, posing fire and impact hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inverters, turn off the switch on the inverter's front cover, switch off the circuit breaker for the inverter and contact Delta Electronics USA to arrange for a free replacement inverter. Delta Electronics will remove the recalled inverter and install a replacement.
Sold at
Through various solar installers in Arizona, New York, Tennessee and Washington from March 2012 through May 2017 for between $2,000 and $4,000.
Affected count
About 2,600
Injuries reported
Delta Electronics has received 11 reports of the capacitors failing and allowing heat buildup, including two reports of the cover forcibly ejecting off the inverter units. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Eltek solar inverters
Consumer contact
Delta Electronics toll-free at 888-770-7142 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.eltek.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Delta-Electronics-Recalls-Solar-Inverters-Due-to-Fire-and-Impact-HazardsDon'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