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Product recall · CPSCMarch 28, 2017Worth checking
SolarWorld Connectors Sold with Solar Panels Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately contact SolarWorld for a free replacement connector. SolarWorld has contacted all purchasers of this product directly.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall involves Amphenol UTX PV model connectors sold with solar panels. The electrical connectors are used to connect various types of photovoltaic solar panels to the electrical connection system. The connectors have a black plastic exterior with "Amphenol" and "UTX PV" stamped on the end. They consist of a male pin on one end and a female socket on the other end.
Details
- Units affected
- About 97,000
- Recall date
- March 28, 2017
- Brand
- Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors), SolarWorld Americas Inc., of Hillsboro, Ore. (solar panels)
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Solar panel installers nationwide from November 2016 through December 2016 for about $330 per solar panel with the connectors.
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: “SolarWorld Recalls Connectors Sold with Solar Panels Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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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