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Product recall · CPSCAugust 22, 2024Serious
Siemens Industry SolarReady™ Meter Combos
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
An interior connection in the recalled Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Contact Siemens to determine if your SolarReady Meter Combo is included in this recall. Siemens will arrange for an on-site inspection, and repair or replacement of recalled meter combos by a licensed contractor at no cost to the consumer. Siemens is contacting distributors directly.
Who to contact: Siemens Industry at 800-756-6996 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at psn.industry@siemens.com, or online at https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/energy/low-voltage/solarready-meter-combo-safety-recall.html or at https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/energy/low-voltage.html and click on the "Email us for Further Information for Recall" button for more information.
The product
This recall involves SolarReady Meter Combos with catalog numbers MC2442S1200SC and MC2442S1200FC, manufactured from August 2021 through August 2022. The catalog number and date stamp are located on a label on the inside of the front panel of the solar meter. This product serves as the connection point between the utility power supply, a rooftop solar system, and the main electrical panel serving a home. Depending on the installation, the panel within this product could contain the branch breaker circuits (breaker box) for the entire home or part of the home. This panel also contains the main breaker service disconnect for the whole home's power.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,910
- Recall date
- August 22, 2024
- Brand
- Siemens Industry Inc., of Alpharetta, Georgia
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received eight reports of overheating, including one report of a localized fire. No injuries have been reported.
MC2442S1200SC
Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2021 through April 2024 for between about $640 and $990, depending on the model.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Siemens Industry Recalls SolarReady™ Meter Combos Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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